SLR6L0716-Edit-2
Re-edited from the vault. A Cooper's Hawk, a second after it hit this Ring-necked duck, the insewing struggle lasted a few minutes before the Hawk released its prey. The Hawk was waterlogged and had a hard time getting airborne. The duck popped up and swam away, presumably unharmed. What a show, and the reason I do wildlife photography. Thank you for viewing my gallery at Whistletown Wilds in southeastern Connecticut.
SLR6L0716-Edit-2
Re-edited from the vault. A Cooper's Hawk, a second after it hit this Ring-necked duck, the insewing struggle lasted a few minutes before the Hawk released its prey. The Hawk was waterlogged and had a hard time getting airborne. The duck popped up and swam away, presumably unharmed. What a show, and the reason I do wildlife photography. Thank you for viewing my gallery at Whistletown Wilds in southeastern Connecticut.