Background: Every two years Zeke, Anthony, Joe, and Benjamin got together for a week-long camping trip at the lake. One of the highlights of the trip was story-time around the bonfire. This year’s topic is “Chance Encounter With Another Species”. It is Anthony’s turn to speak. You can read Zeke’s story here.
You guys know how much I like to fish. I’m always the first one out there and pride myself on catching my own. I leave the ones that are already dead for the old guys or someone who has a bad day.
Last fall, something strange began to happen. I’d catch a fish and before I had a chance to get out of the water, this young eagle would grab the fish out of my mouth. The strange part was that as soon as he was away from me, he’d drop the fish.
The first time, I was annoyed. Stuff like that happens. I caught another fish and went home. The next day was fine, but after that it was a daily occurance.
I couldn’t figure out what was happening. Was the poor bird hungry and just not able to hold onto his dinner? Was he incredibly clumsy? It looked like he was doing it on purpose, but that seemed pretty stupid.
My son Davey had been pestering me to go fishing. One sunny day, I decided to take him with me. I was teaching him some of the secrets to really good fishing. He was practicing and came up with a really nice salmon. When he turned to show me, that stupid eagle swooped in to grab it.
I went racing toward the eagle. He was so startled that he missed his target and skidded into the water. I started to laugh. He was fine, but his dignity was suffering.
I told the eagle that we needed to talk. My son was standing on the side of the river waiting. I told him that I would only be a couple of minutes.
I asked the eagle what he was doing. The eagle explained that it was a game. He was waiting to see how long it was before I got angry. He was pretty sure I’d be able to catch another fish and and not go hungry.
I told him that he had achieved his goal. I also told him that if he tried it with my son again, he’d better start looking for another river. I think I scared him because I never saw him again.
I caught a fish after that and Davey and I enjoyed a picnic on the sunny river bank. We took a nap in the sun before we went home. The next time we went fishing, I told him show to protect his catch.
Next week: Joe’s story.
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Wow! Imagine an eagle snatching the salmon right straight out of your mouth! At least Davey will have a chance to learn good fishing without interference from a fun loving Eagle.
Katie Isabella
And a great story for his friends
Very cool. If I were a bit bigger I would want to be friends with these guys. They are adorable.
Bears are very cute- and very large
Oh yes, I couldn’t talk to one now, I might pee myself! But if I were bigger.
MOL…I think he just wanted to play with you, Anthony😸Pawkisses for a Happy Caturday. Stay Safe Healthy and Yourselfie🙏🐾😽💞
Maybe – but stealing a bear’s food isn’t a nice way to play
I once saw a group of seagulls snatch a small fish from a pelican. It took an entire group working as a team to get that fish but once they had it, it was every seagull for themselves. 🙂
That’s pretty impressive. Sounds like it ended the same way some human teams do
Humans and animals are more alike than people realize.
Glad you scared that naughty eagle away.
They have no idea of the correct way to have fun
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Oh-oh. Maybe th he eagle dropped them by your hous
A nap and a picnic! Wonderful!
Sounds perfect to me too
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