There is highway robbery, and then there is shore robbery. Early one morning two weeks ago, I saw a Sandpiper catching a clam on the seashore of Assateague Island in Maryland.
Out of nowhere, a Boat-tailed Grackle swooped in and stole the food.
I thought that was the end of it, but just as I turned away, another Grackle flew in, snatched the clam, and flew away.
Eliza Waters said:
Easy come, easy go! 😉
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neihtn2012 said:
So true. Thanks Eliza!
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Tiny said:
Great police work documenting the robbery 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Tiny! That caught me by surprise, that’s why some images are not so sharp.
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Maggie said:
Such fun to watch the birds and their antics. Those grackles are so aggressive. Great photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Those Grackles seemed to rule that section of the beach!
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Maggie said:
Such fun to watch the birds and their antics. Great photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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RV John said:
It is always so fun to watch the interaction between the birds, good capture on the action.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John!
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blondie63 said:
geesh the poor original bird should have swallowed his food fast!
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neihtn2012 said:
Agree! It took too long to open the clam.
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rabirius said:
Excellent.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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bluebrightly said:
It’s a tough life!
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neihtn2012 said:
Indeed!
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Amy said:
That is so funny! Great captures. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Glad you enjoyed it, Amy!
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Mary said:
So funny Hien – you got the perfect series of shots to capture this little steal!!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Mary!
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Jim Streeter said:
love the seashore
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neihtn2012 said:
It’s a good place to see nature at its best!
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MichaelStephenWills said:
ha ha, nice story.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks, Michael!
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dweezer19 said:
It’s a bird steal clam world out there….
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neihtn2012 said:
Very true! Thanks for commenting!
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