Birds Battle Over Fresh Catch

Watch as this group of birds try to steal a hard-earned catch! The feisty Fish Eagle can be seen working hard to defend its dinner from the Marabou storks, as they swoop and lunge at the fish! Alexander Ley, 31, from Berlin, Germany, captured the moment on a game drive on the flooded plains of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Alexander said: "Along the riverbank, we observed numerous African fish eagles perched, taking turns to seize prey from the water. "A group of marabou storks patiently awaited nearby, ready to scavenge. "The moment an African fish eagle succeeded in its catch, they swooped in, harassing and attempting to pilfer the hard-earned fish. " It seemed as though the birds were engaged in a kind of avian karate fight, adding an exciting and dynamic element to the otherwise serene atmosphere. "Thankfully, the African fish eagle successfully defended its catch against the marabous, bringing a satisfying conclusion to the encounter."