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National Symbol Is A Thief!

Kachina624 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:35:59 GMT

Here we have a bald eagle stealing fish from a fisherman in Alaska. They say they're so powerful and aggressive, they usually just let them have it. The fisherman kept pushing the bird away but he was persistent and got his fish....fileted no less.

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on the bay — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:38:56 GMT

That is so amazing! Incredible photos! I love it.

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MalibuFox — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:43:55 GMT

Love watching these majestic creatures.,,

That is one brave fisherman, those talons

are like a katana sword

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Marp — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:46:05 GMT

It is nearly impossible to fight off sea gulls. No way I would even think of denying an eagle, not even one that appears to be comfortable around humans.

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spiderw — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:22:43 GMT

Beautiful birds, strong and proud! I'm glad the fisherman let the Eagle have a snack and no harm resulted to either!

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luvzchiz — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:43:17 GMT

Everybody's got to eat and after all it's President's Day weekend. ❤️🦅

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:34:16 GMT

Maybe the eagle thinks he's an "influencer" and should get those fish for free.

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Estellee — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:38:41 GMT

@Kachina624 Great photos, I would let him have what he wanted, don't mess with the National Symbol

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KingstonMom — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:40:37 GMT

They are beautiful. We have a pair that nests near our home.

I just feel sorry for all of the small creatures, when they're on the prowl!

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Carmie — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:06:48 GMT

Eagles are so magestic. They are huge and extremely strong. They are also protected, so they can pretty much do whatever they want to do and you can't defend against them.

There are a huge numbers of them at our summer place. It is interesting to watch them fish, but sad to watch them grab the ducks, bunnies and household pets.

We do not allow our dogs outside alone. They would be taken in a heartbeat. Every year, we watch them grab the bunnies and other small animals from the farmer's fields from our deck.

In person they are much bigger than they look. They are huge with their wide wing spans...scary too.

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pinkcrystal — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:11:48 GMT

Honestly I am so in awe of eagles and so proud they represent our great country.

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MezzieStarr — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:03:05 GMT

You can watch the video the still pictures came from on YouTube.

Eagle Steals Fish From Fisherman. Happened 5 years ago.

There are actually several eagles swarming about. He is even able to pet it.

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Sooner — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:09:49 GMT

I sure don't blame that eagle! We buy fish from Alaska and it is so so good! Smart bird!

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riley1 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:07:46 GMT

@Kachina624 - Love it!! Such a great story. I've been watching a nest in Florida (you tube) and one day Dad brought in a steak - no kidding. He is feeding his family so he does bring in an assortment of red meat and fish.

Eagles are my favorite. When I see them soaring in the sky I get goose bumps.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:11:03 GMT

@Sooner. Very discriminating since he insists on having filets.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:14:40 GMT

@riley1. Do you suppose your eagle has perfected the art of stealing from barbecue grills?

I think everyone gets a thrill from seeing them, except maybe not fishermen.

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riley1 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:18:06 GMT

@Kachina624 - Perhaps the owner should not run back in the house if he forgot something.

Where I am (SC) when I go to the docks to buy shrimp, there is an Egret that helps himself to the shrimp. Don't know if he has grabbed any of the whole fish yet but he does look at them.

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Still Raining — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:19:43 GMT

I am coming to terms with the fact that most critters may be smarter than us. For sure they are watching what we do.

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Marp — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:08:51 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
I am coming to terms with the fact that most critters may be smarter than us. For sure they are watching what we do.

@Still Raining, the most "challenged" animals I've encountered are the two-legged kind.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:57:47 GMT

We do not allow our dogs outside alone. They would be taken in a heartbeat. Every year, we watch them grab the bunnies and other small animals from the farmer's fields from our deck.

what kind of dogs do you have? got any pictures you can share?