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Title: Dance of the eagles
Votes: 12
Category: Wildlife
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Description: Every year in November, hundreds of bald eagles gather at Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska to feast on salmon. I visited there last two Novembers to photograph them. Studying their behavior patterns helped me anticipate some of their actions. For example, when an eagle drags salmon to a dry spot, other eagles in the area would inevitably fly there to claim their share and that leads to chaotic action. They also seemed to have some favorite spots to hangout and usually commotion ensues when an eagle wants an already occupied spot. This photo was taken during one such commotion. This tree log seemed to be a popular hangout spot. As one eagle landed close to the log when it was already occupied by a few, I got ready with my camera. I took this photo when the newly arrived eagle finally flew to claim that precious spot.
