Don't bite more than you can chew - Part 2

Posted by rajandesai on Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:34 am

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This was the first attack from the spider as it jumped on the plover's head. The chick was quickly able to shake it off. The spider was relentless and launched another attack right after that.

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by david fletcher on Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:39 am

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Remarkable image! Personally, I prefer this, but that is a taste issue. The sand the spider kicked up adds spice. What a wonderful sighting.

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by Peter Ireland on Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:03 pm

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A lovely action shot of this battle between bird and spider. Have we an outcome?

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by rajandesai on Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:12 pm

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Peter Ireland wrote:A lovely action shot of this battle between bird and spider. Have we an outcome?

Yes, the plover chick learned the lesson the hard way. The spider was relentless and launched a couple of attacks, ended up on the back of the chick. The chick was able to shake off the spider in the end and run for the cover. All was good after that.

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:14 pm

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What a fantastic and quite unique series of images, Rajan! Brilliant observation and photography.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:02 pm

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Cool series and behavior. Sitting on the chick's head and back is a pretty good idea in order not to be hurt or eaten.

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by Karl Egressy on Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:57 am

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Nice low angle shot of this cutie.

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by Tusar Bhowmik on Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:10 am

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Another great image.

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by himadri roy on Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:48 pm

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Very sweet action frame.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:30 pm

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Another amazing shot! The chick's action is priceless- -so obviously trying to shake off that spider. So glad it ended well!

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by gregc on Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:07 am