Martial Eagle takes Bushbuck

by Bob Shepardson
(DeBary, Fl U.S.A.)

Martial Eagle 1

Martial Eagle 1

In August, Sherry and I were driving on the H10 back to Lower Sabie when we had the opportunity to photograph a Martial Eagle with a young bushbuck. Now we often see the eagles acting as scavengers on other kills, but this reminds us that in addition to being a scavenger they are also an efficient predator of smaller animals.


Sorry for the quality, but it was nearly dark and the eagle had moved the bushbuck to under a bush - guess he didn't want to share!

By the way, in Etosha we observed a Martial being chased by a Secretary bird, but that's another story.

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Feb 06, 2013
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great experience
by: Jenny

Wow Bob and Sherry what a lovely sighting. Yes I have heard that these birds of prey take on large animals, but have never seen it before, until now. Thanks for sharing this great experience and your lovely pics with us.

Jan 21, 2013
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Wow!
by: Martin

I've only ever seen martial eagles with monitor lizards, which I thought then was large prey but now they seem tiny in comparison to this. Great shots!

Jan 20, 2013
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Now that's one BIG eagle!
by: Ivan

Great sighting and super images!

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