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Elsa

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:10 pm

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We took this series of pics of a Fork-tailed Drongo attacking a Martial Eagle in Kruger in May this year.

Large

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Bush Baptist

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:17 pm

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Drongos are quite cheeky. We have seen then attacking a tawny eagle.

They keep away from the business end, the claws.

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Jumbo

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:25 pm

Wow Elsa, this is a stunning series of photos (especially the last one)
This type of interaction might be seen quite often, but I have definite not seen many been photographed this well :clap:

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flying cheetah

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:52 pm

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Does anybody know an explanation for the behaviour of the Drongo?
Is he afraid the eagle could harm his nest :hmz:

I don´t believe a martial eagle is to impressed if a Drongo tries to mob him!
Anyway, a brave and interesting appearance

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Bush Baptist

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:12 am

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No, but it seems they might be protecting a nest or have a death wish

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Elsa

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:31 am

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Yes, we also wondered what the reason for the attack was and I guess it could be that they just have a general dislike of big raptors because of their ability to destroy the young in a next.
Not sure if Drongos breed year round?
We did look around for a possible nest but could not find anything.

Thanks for the comments and I must add I used the royal "we" but in reality Klystron took the series of pics. :clap:

I was the director! :wink:

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Crested Barbet

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:49 pm

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From my holidays in the North of the Kruger (near Shingwedzi):

Really fascinating eyes!

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flying cheetah

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:25 pm

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Saw this Juwenile Martial Eagle on the S28/KNP :lol:

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Barcud

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:41 pm

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Hi All,

Took a burst of pics of this Martial Eagle not far from Skukuza in June. Have layered them together to make this image of the bird swooping down from it's perch.

Barcud

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Bush Baptist

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:57 pm

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ALL pics!

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oddesy

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:31 am

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Great picture Barcud

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Mike1916

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:47 am

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Great Pic

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adw

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:17 pm

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During November I was travelling along the H1-3 towards Satara when I saw a commotion next to the road. This juvenile Martial Eagle had just killed a Koorhaan.

The photo was taken at around midday.

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flying cheetah

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:21 am

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Great sighting and pic adw :clap:

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H. erectus

Post subject: Re: Eagle: Martial Eagle

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:44 pm

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Found this one no further than 150metres from Mopani
gate. Took a whole series of pics as it was falling from
the thin branches, that could not carry the weight of
this beaut.

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