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Photo: Gulls put up fight, but lose to bald eagle

A gull tries to deter a bald eagle from taking away another gull on Prince William Sound in Alaska. (David Canales / Via U.S. Deptartment of Interior)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

WILDLIFE WATCHING — Two against one and the bald eagle still came out on top, according to photographer Davide Canales, who snapped this once-in-a-lifetime photo from his kayak on Prince William Sound in Alaska while on an 11-day expedition from Valdez to Whittier.

He said the gull on top finally gave up and the eagle sealed the deal on a meal.

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