Preying Collection (page 8)

Eleonoras Falcon (Falco eleonorae) pale morph, adult, feeding on Eurasian Scops-owl (Otus scops) prey, Lemnos, Greece, April

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) feathers, remains of raptor kill on plucking post, Haywood, Derbyshire, England, December

Brown-cheeked Rail (Rallus indicus) adult, feeding on aquatic snail, standing in shallow water, Long Valley, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Great Lizard-cuckoo (Saurothera merlini merlini) adult, with snail prey in beak, perched on branch, La Belen, Camaguey Province, Cuba, March

Caracal (Caracal caracal) adult, stalking prey in savannah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, August

Banded Kingfisher (Lacedo pulchella amabilis) adult male, with insect prey in beak, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) adult, feeding on insect, perched on dead tree, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) adult, feeding on insect, perched on dead tree, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Taiwan Whistling-thrush (Myophonus insularis) adult, with insect prey in beak, perched on post during rainfall, Taiwan, April

Saint Lucia Oriole (Icterus laudabilis) adult female, with insect prey in beak, perched on branch, Praslin, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) adult, feeding, picking fly from surface of shallow water, Suffolk, England, May

South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki) adult, feeding on Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) foot, standing in shallow water, Waterboat Point, Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, January

Carnivorous Snail (Poiretia dilatata) adult, feeding on Round-mouthed Snail (Pomatias elegans) prey, Murgia Materana Park, Basilicata, Italy, April

Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)
Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp.) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Ant (Myrmica sabuleti) adult workers, attacking and predating Ant (Myrmica scabrinodis) worker, Powys, Wales, August

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult, with Field Vole (Microtus agrestis) prey in beak, perched on gravestone in churchyard, Suffolk, England, October (captive)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) adult, with rings on legs, in flight, taking off from loch with trout prey in talons, Aviemore, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, July

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) two immatures, landing and feeding on dead rabbit, in heavy snow on farmland, West Yorkshire, England, January

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"Nature's Fierce Hunters: Captivating Moments in the Wild" Majestic and powerful, a White-tailed Eagle prepares to snatch its next meal from the crystal-clear waters of Lauvsnes, Norway. In an unexpected urban encounter, an adult female European Otter indulges in a feast of Perch prey amidst the bustling town center river. Witnessing sheer speed and agility, a Peregrine Falcon sends panic through a flock of Common Starlings as it hunts mid-flight in Suffolk. With breeding plumage on full display, a Ruddy Turnstone skillfully captures small crabs along the serene shores of a shingle beach. A trio of Long-beaked Common Dolphins orchestrates their synchronized hunt, feasting on baitball schools with remarkable precision. An awe-inspiring illustration depicts the graceful skimmer swooping low over water surfaces to seize its unsuspecting prey with unmatched accuracy. Against wintry landscapes, a majestic Bald Eagle soars proudly in February while scanning for potential meals from above. Nature's stealthy predator emerges as we catch sight of a Leopard silently devouring its well-earned meal under moonlit skies. Transported back in time through artistry, witness the raw intensity as a jackal devours its hare prey captured by Lights of Canopus in 1847. From historical depictions to contemporary masterpieces like "The Farmyard, " nature's circle unfolds as predators claim their rightful place at the top. A chilling scene etched into history reveals ancient beliefs - behold Lion eating man on sarcophagus base honoring D.