The Cormorant was swimming low in the water with his catch, probably a crab based on the parts you can see sticking out in a couple of the images.
Alas, a Laughing Gull spotted him and dropped in for a closer look.
The Cormarant dodged the gull and kept his prize.
The gull rose up a for another try.
Attracted by the activity a second gull joined in the harrassment.
The Cormarant dodged the interlopers and swallowed his lunch before the gulls re-grouped.
Click on any photo for a larger view of the action.
Interesting chain of events! And you’ve now got a profile photo – nice one Ellen!
It’s amazing how many birds will steal from each other. Kleptoparasitism is the term for that I learned yesterday during our Birds of Prey photography outing.
Funny, I had a profile photo before and it disappeared. Thanks for noticing!
Good for the cormorant! Nice series!
It wasn’t the outcome I was expecting when I saw the second gull swoop in. Thanks!
Yes, he won that time–not what I was expecting to see happen! Thanks!
I agree, good for the Cormorant! 🙂