re: ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Photo of Bobcat Pouncing on Heron Mid-Flight

As close to a nature turducken that we're probably going to get. A red fox, some sort of varmint, and a bald eagle.

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By: Kevin Ebi

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Story Behind the Shot: 
I had spent the day photographing foxes and was panning with this kit running with its prey when an unmistakable cry made me look up. I just knew the eagle racing our way was after the fox’s rabbit. I expected to have only a split second to capture the theft in one explosive frame; instead the eagle snagged the fox and rabbit, carrying both 20 feet off the ground. After eight seconds it dropped the fox, seemingly unharmed, and flew away with its stolen dinner.

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