The internet sometimes dishes out certain pictures that simply blow our minds. And this time, it’s this wildlife photographer who impressed people online with his amazing talent. Patrick Coughlin, who is also a volunteer hawk watcher, recently shared a series of pictures of a male and a female bird.
What’s fascinating about the series of pictures is that the birds can be seen exchanging prey mid-air.
Patrick was able to perfectly capture them in action through his lens, reports Hindustan Times.
— Patrick Coughlin (@myrgard) May 16, 2020
1. Here’s when the first bird drops the prey.
2. This shot shows the second bird gearing to catch it.
3. Here’s the perfect catch.
Patrick also identified the birds as the Northern Harrier, exchanging prey for possible nestlings.
For anyone wondering, these are a male and female Northern Harrier, exchanging prey for possible nestlings.
— Patrick Coughlin (@myrgard) May 17, 2020
They are Northern Harriers. Male on top, female making the catch
— Patrick Coughlin (@myrgard) May 17, 2020
People online were awestruck with his skills. Here’s how they reacted to the pictures.
A decapitated and plucked passerine, and mom already has a full crop. Definitely feeding some hungry nestlings! Great pictures.
— Shannon Skalos (@ShannonSkalos) May 16, 2020
What did you use to capture this. Amazing. Wow. Thanks for sharing.
— Jackie (@Jackiebmanuel) May 17, 2020
Brilliant capture! Congrats 👏👏
— Nuala Mulqueeney (@MulqueeneyNuala) May 17, 2020
Wow… It's a deliberate exchange of prey. Salute to the photographer!
— Vishal Chothe (@VishalChothe) May 17, 2020
The brown streaked bird catching the prey item is the female.
— Shannon Skalos (@ShannonSkalos) May 16, 2020
Stop playing with your food Gilbert!
— Destin (@DestinLegarie) May 16, 2020
"Hi, I'm here with your contactless delivery?"
— Be El Em Bobcat (@BobcatRobin) May 16, 2020
It must have taken a lot of patience and concentration to capture this rare moment. Hats off to your dedication and hard work, sir.