Lilac Breasted Roller killing and eating a Scorpion

An excellent capture, congratulations Mark, ciao Giangiorgio

Wow, really a fantastic image Mark.

Please let me know what you think of this image. FYI this was taken in South Africa.

Thanks for looking and for posting your feedback. Cheers - Mark

perfect moment

Perfect timing, greet capture!!

another great capture Mark. does it eat the stinger at the tip of the tail? regards,Gary

Thanks for the comments guys.

 

Gary - he ate the whole thing. Swallowed it whole after he killed it.

 

Mark

Amazing shot! Really perfect sharpness and what a timing, congrats!

No words will cover the beautiful in this image! excellent colours and sharpness and the moment... ooohh the moment, amazing!

 

 

 

 

Perfect catch ^^^ I give you an original rate 6/7 ^^^ Tanx for sharing

 

***Ali***

Beautiful capture, very nice timing (7/7 an). Best regards Christine

What a great image. Excellent job on the timing. The colors on the bird are gorgeous. 7/7. Thanks for sharing Mark! ~Justin

Very impressive. I would like one of those birds!!! Incredible colour and great timing! 6/6 anon

Very impressive. I would like one of those birds!!! Incredible colour and great timing! 6/7 anon

Excellent action shot, easy 7/7

What timing great capture

Excellent capture!

I never gave it much thought until the GBH sawllowed the amored catfish whole and now this . they must have some powerful acids in there bellies and some kind of awesome linning in there bellies to be able to do these things. go figure. regards, Gary

I'm glad I viewed this larger. The thumbnail doesn't do it justice! Great capture!

Excellent captura, preciosa luz, color y gra nitidez, Saludos Mark.

beautiful image !

Wow, what excellent timing! This is fantastic.

I saw this lovely little bird when I was in Zambia. This photo you have taken is stunning. What a great opportunistic moment. Excellent. Cheers. Helen.

Nice moment, love it :)

No comment. Fantastic moment. Great shot.