Female hooded merganser overpowers male food thief

[Donkees]

#1 - Caught a small crayfish


#2 - Thief from below the surface and caught her by surprise


#3 - Not giving up that easily


#4 - Climbing on the male to get the prey back


#5 - Almost lost the grip


#6 - Fighting with all her might


#7 - She is feisty fighter


#8 - After some underwater actions, she emerged victoriously


#9 - Get it done and over with! I love the disappointed look of the thief!


#10 - Now, a victory dance!

[tblue37]

1. What an extraordinary series of photos!