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Brown Goshawk - immature - near Ti Tree where it was attempting to catch Zebra Finches. Northern Territory, Australia
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Brown Goshawk - immature - near Ti Tree where it was attempting to catch Zebra Finches. Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4674
Brown Goshawk - immature
near Ti Tree where it was attempting to catch Zebra Finches. Northern Territory, Australia.
Accipiter fasciatus
Don Hadden
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Caught in the Act - The Zebra Finch's Great Escape!
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. In this photo, we witness a hilarious game of cat and mouse (or should we say goshawk and finch?) unfolding in the vast wilderness of Australia's Northern Territory. Meet DH-4674, an adventurous Brown Goshawk with dreams of feasting on some delectable Zebra Finches. With its immature plumage adding a touch of charm to its determined expression, our feathered protagonist is caught mid-flight near Ti Tree. Its sharp talons outstretched, ready to snatch up any unsuspecting finch that dares cross its path. But little does it know that these nimble Zebra Finches are no easy prey! As the camera clicks at just the right moment, we can almost hear the collective gasp from both predator and prey as one particularly agile finch manages to evade DH-4674's clutches. With wings flapping furiously and feathers ruffled in panic, this quick-thinking bird makes a daring escape. The sheer intensity captured in this photograph showcases nature's eternal struggle between hunter and hunted. It reminds us that even amidst all their grace and majesty, birds like DH-4674 must work hard for their meals. So next time you spot a seemingly innocent bird perched on a branch or soaring through the sky, remember - behind those innocent eyes may lie an ambitious predator with dreams of catching elusive Zebra Finches!
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