Eagle v. Goose (?)
Special report from 16 January 2023 at Pymatuning Reservoir, on the Linesville Spillway looking east/southeast away from the main reservoir.
On the ice, two groups of Canada Geese, some birds flying between them. Erupting in flight, wheeling overhead, departing, returning. So many; more birds than seems possible. A Bald Eagle has landed. The geese settle down, maintaining a safe distance. The eagle flies off.
Really amazing to see. Following content doesn’t do it justice, but still fun.
The Eagle (center/rear):
Despite the Bald Eagle, some of the geese return:
Eagle returns to a tree:
Bonus video. Shaky Nikon @ 500mm handheld:
iPhone:
Edit – more video clips @ 500mm: