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Bait Thief
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Bait Thief

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted April 21, 2018398 views4 comments
Sanibel Island, Florida
Snowies often land on fishing boats, looking to nab a free treat.
2013:04:06 04:37:18
D800
500mm
1/1000 sec, f/5
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on April 21, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Pretty cool, Sandy. Now that's what I'd call a symbiotic relationship. Fun stuff!
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Gavin on April 21, 2018 at 8:31 PM
Nice shot. Can't figure out the bait the bird has-is it a small squid? What is the guy (not the bird) expecting to catch?
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 21, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Love it! Another story well told. I wish all nature photographers could understand the value of telling a story. Good work, Sandy!
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 21, 2018 at 11:01 PM
Jim, I'm not sure, but most bait used here is herring or sardines. The one the flying bird has is pretty mangled, and I think fell off the hook.  Surf perch is a common catch here, but it could be anything. It's also possible that he will cast small nets to catch bait fish. 
Sandy 
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