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Black-footed albatrosses and juvenile gulls feeding on blubber that has floated to the surface while killer whales are feeding on the carcass of a Grey whale calf they killed earlier
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Black-footed albatrosses and juvenile gulls feeding on blubber that has floated to the surface while killer whales are feeding on the carcass of a Grey whale calf they killed earlier
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Black-footed albatrosses and juvenile gulls feeding on blubber that has floated to the surface while killer whales are feeding on the carcass of a Grey whale calf they killed earlier
Monterey Bay, Pacific Ocean, California, USA
Phoebastria nigripes
Francois Gohier
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Nature's Buffet - A Feast for All at Monterey Bay!
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. In this snapshot by François Gohier, the Pacific Ocean becomes a bustling dining hall as Black-footed albatrosses and juvenile gulls gather around a floating blubber feast. These sea birds are not alone in their culinary adventure, as killer whales can be seen indulging in the remains of a Grey whale calf they had taken down earlier. The scene is filled with an intriguing mix of species - from the elegant albatrosses to the mischievous young gulls, all united by their insatiable appetites. The waters come alive with activity as these feathered friends dive and swoop gracefully, vying for their share of the succulent blubber that has risen to the surface. Meanwhile, lurking nearby are the formidable predators of the deep - killer whales. Their powerful presence adds an element of excitement and danger to this already extraordinary spectacle. As scavengers take advantage of nature's bounty, these apex predators assert their dominance over Monterey Bay. François Gohier expertly captures this mesmerizing moment where life and death intertwine in a delicate balance. It serves as a reminder that even amidst fierce competition for survival, there is beauty to be found in every corner of our natural world. So let your imagination soar alongside these magnificent creatures as they partake in Mother Nature's grand buffet at Monterey Bay!
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