Jim Coda Nature Photography

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023Martial Eagle

Martial Eagle with Thomson’s Gazelle Fawn, Kenya

Photo of a martial eagle on a Thomson's Gazelle fawn.

This martial eagle looks pretty big compared to the little Thomson’s gazelle fawn. I had been photographing it perched on the top of a tree when it soared down to a spot about 50 yards away. We followed and observed. It used its talons to kill the fawn. It waited until the fawn was dead to begin feeding, unlike some predators.

May 31, 2017May 1, 2018Black-tailed Deer

Blacktail Doe and Fawns, Point Reyes National Seashore

Look for fawns throughout the Seashore. — It’s Fawn Time!

Now is a great time to be at Point Reyes. There are lots of elk calves to see and some deer fawns as well. I mentioned in an earlier post that I think the heavy winter rains helped increase elk births. I think the same can be said for deer and most other critters.

One thing that I am always amazed at is how fast people drive in the Seashore as they rush to get to some particular location to start enjoying nature. If they would slow down and scan the fields they would see all kinds of nature’s creations, such as coyotes, bobcats, badgers, elk, deer etc. Plus, less wildlife would be killed by vehicles. As Glenn Frey used to sing, “take it easy.”