Bandits at 12 o'clock.

[Malfis]

I thought this was slightly unusual.
These two Tern were swooping down on the Mallard, giving it a really hard time, seemingly pecking it.
Sony A7R IV with FE 200-600mm.

7R400286 - 2020-07-26 at 09-43-59 by Malcolm Fisher, on Flickr

 

[Rustydon]

Great caption, and well caught action

Russ

 

[gramps]

Nesting nearby so they will deter any approaches ... I've had the marks to prove it!

 

[Rustydon]

I've had the marks to prove it!

- not wearing a hat on the Farnes, Eh! Roger

Russ

 

[gramps]

- not wearing a hat on the Farnes, Eh! Roger

Russ

Holding the hat on in the breeze and the blighter drew blood from my fingers!

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Very nice shot, well seen & captured with an appropriate caption.

George.