Geoffrey Whiley, Predator and Prey (ANIMALS 2024)

A female African Tawny Eagle rests on a high branch with her newly caught prey. Taken in October 2022 in Kruger National Park. I was fortunate to sight her as she flew from the ground to the branch with the snake dangling from her talons. I love the fierce look on her face as she rests after the successful hunt.

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