Bald Eagle and Crow, Glacier Bay National Park, AK # 2982

Crows like to harass bald eagles. While visiting Johns Hopkins Inlet in Glacier Bay we came across this crow dive-bombing an eagle. Every once in a while the crow would tire and take a seat next to the eagle, before starting the game all over again. This cycle continued for quite a while until the eagle had enough. I can almost hear the desperate squawk coming out of the crow’s black beak while it is fighting for its life. Crows are more nimble in the air than eagles and fortunately for the crow, the crow was able to escape the scene unscathed. The image illustrates the month of March in my 2017 Alaska Calendar. Enjoy the photo. Thanks for visiting – Camera: Nikon D800, Lens: Nikkor 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6, ISO 1000, f/5.6, hand held, digital capture ©Mark Kelley