A majestic eagle has been caught on camera at the exact moment it swooped down and caught its prey.
These stunning images were taken in Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa, by wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum and show the hunting skills of the African Fish Eagle in action.
The pictures perfectly demonstrate the precise skill of the giant bird of prey as it swoops down and plucks a fish from the water, with its huge talons and wings spread wide.
The African Fish Eagle is found near large expanses of water and anywhere there is an abundance of fish and is a large bird with a wingspan the same height as a tall man- around six foot.
Nachoum said: 'My work takes me all over the world and it's great that I get to photograph some of the most magnificent animals, such as this fantastic eagle.'
'I managed to capture the exact moment it went in for the kill and swooped down on it's prey, show its incredible wing span and skill.'
Noucham is well known for his skills as a wildlife photographer, with his usual specialism sea creatures and marine life.
He used his talent for underwater photography to capture these stunning pictures of the eagle, setting up a camera just below the surface of the water and waiting patiently.
Noucham’s work has appeared around the world, used on television as well as in countless US publications.
He says much of his photography is intended to help raise conservational awareness, adding ‘preservation of the environment is foremost in every encounter.’
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