Certainly not a great quality image due to the distance but a fun one nevertheless. Although there weren’t a lot of them, the Bald Eagles at Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado were quite active.

This gorgeous one had caught itself a nice sized fish and was desperately trying to find someplace quiet to enjoy its breakfast. A Red Tailed Hawk decided it wanted to share though and gave pursuit. I watched the pair tussle in the air with the smaller raptor trying to snag the fish.

It was ultimately unsuccessful and the eagle headed of to eat alone.

A Red Tailed Hawk attempts to steal a fish from a Bald Eagle in midair.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A Red Tailed Hawk attempts to steal a fish from a Bald Eagle in midair. (© Tony’s Takes)

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