Predator and prey
Nature is awesome.
This picture was taken yesterday near BonAir. Depending on where you food chain allegiance lies it has a happy ending.
According to the photographer Stephen, both critters stood still like this for three minutes. The hawk finally made a move but was not fast enough as Thumper darted into the woods.
Image: Stephen Lecky
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Richard Hayes
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The hawk was slowed down by his previous meal of bluebirds.