The thief is always in action - Seagull vs Gray heron - (Larus michahellis - Ardea cinerea)

The thief is always in action - Seagull vs Gray heron - (Larus michahellis - Ardea cinerea). This photo of the seagull attacking the gray heron to steal its fish, was taken in the lagoons of Cagliari with Nikon D850, Sigma supertele 300-800mm, f / 7.1, 1 / 2000sec, ISO 400. Thanks for your comments

Impressive attack scene, Giangiorgio! I wonder who won? I guess this impudent seagull won, as it is more maneuverable without a load. Perfectly captured! Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Thank you Tatiana for your nice comment. There was no winner, because besides the seagull it was also attacked by other herons and the fish fell into the water, ciao Giangiorgio

Unbelievably how you capture this dramatic moment in the air, Giangiorgio and with such a technical quality! Bravo, amico mio! Complimednti! PDE

Grazie mille Pierre for your beautiful appreciated comment. Luck often helps to find you in the right place at the right time, ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

very well seen and shot action photo of these birds! The gull seems to be a lot closer to you than the heron, which I would guess turned to its right to escape from the gull's chase. The light is magnificent. Kind regards, Vincent

Grazie mille Vincent for the nice comment. As you have noticed the seagull is closer and appears larger than the heron and is slightly less in focus, I'm glad you appreciated this photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Great stop action picture. Lovely, unbelievable! B/R Kamala

Many thanks Kamala for your visit and beautiful comment, glad you appreciated this photo, ciao Giangiorgio