Birds of prey- Battle between griffons - (Gyps fulvus).

Birds of prey- Battle between griffons (Gyps fulvus). I photographed these griffons fighting for food in Extremadura (Spain). Nikon D500, Sigma 150-600mm Sport, f / 10, 1/2500 sec, ISO 2000. Thanks for your comments

An expressive shot, Giangiorgio! Creepy birds! The observers in the frame seem to be waiting for something. Or are they eating something? An interesting scene is perfectly captured! Amazing colors! Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Tatiana I'm glad you enjoyed these photos. Thanks for your beautiful comment, Your question is very interesting. On the ground, the vultures collide with each other to establish the order in which they will feed. ciao Giangiorgio

Both fabulous and a bit creepy. Great shot!

Looks like a close quarter fight, Giangiorgio. Excellent timing, colors, details, and composition. Best regards, Paul.

Many thanks Philip for your visit and your nice appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Paul and Dana I am grateful for the words you expressed, ciao Giangiorgio

Great shot of vultures community life, right moment grabbed in wonderful real colors composition! Complimenti, Giangiorgio! PDE

Grazie mille Pierre for your beautiful appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Interesting shot from the life of the wild!

Many thanks Svetlana for your visit and kind appreciated comment, glad you liked them, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, although both photos of these Griffons are equal in quality, I chose this one for comment, indeed, due primarily to one element only. The birds are engaged in a serious fight, with one on the right taking up an offensive posture by leading with its talons. The left-hand bird's body language appears to be strictly defensive. Both birds are airborne, as is also obvious from their wings being spread wide open. Now on to the element to which I alluded. These birds fighting while in flight are clearly using enormous amounts of energy, more so than the energy output used in flight only. It is this energy, this dynamism, that differentiates this image from its companion. Animals battling their own kind do so either for food or to obtain a mate. - - My best always, Michael - - Ciao! (PS) I'm still catching up after my long hiatus, so I'll appreciate a bit of patience.)

Michael I am happy you liked them, thank you for your appreciation and for your beautiful and detailed comment of my photos, Take care of you, ciao Giangiorgio