Herring Gull with Spider Crab


Posted by Jakejacoby on Sun May 07, 2017 11:19 am

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Fort Desoto beach, Pinellas County, FL

While walking the beach, the gull flew down and picked up the crab just outside the surf line.  The gull then flew up about 50 feet and dropped the crab several times onto the hard packed sand until it broke apart.  Then he had his lunch.

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by david fletcher on Mon May 08, 2017 3:44 am
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excellent opportunity captured Jake
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by Karl Egressy on Mon May 08, 2017 1:29 pm
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Excellent action shot.
 

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