The Defender
by Marty Fancy
Title
The Defender
Artist
Marty Fancy
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Description
This brave Brown Thrasher defended its territory for over 30 minutes. It would dive at this 5 foot snake and the snake would coil and strike. In the end the bird rode the tail of the snake as it left the area. Taken in Craven Co., NC.
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June 30th, 2013
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Comments (21)
Pat Goltz
I had to come here and read the story of this encounter! Glad the bird won! Very dramatic image!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Defender composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your well deserved Special Feature of the Week! F/L
Dylyce Clarke
Congratulations, your picture has been added as an Image of the Week on the home page in the group WONDER OF WINGS on March 2, 2024. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "FEATURES ARCHIVE Jan-April 2024.”
Catherine Robertson
Incredible picture, Mary !! And, I am So glad you wrote the outcome or I would have been worried for the rest of my days !! Just a gorgeous picture and 'hooray for the Thrasher' !
Michele Avanti
Wow, an amazing image and such an incredible experience to witness. What an amazing bird! lf
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