[Birdtalk] Golden Eagle vs. Osprey - Cache Valley

[Buck Russell]

This evening I walked the path around the Benson Marina, looking for some Night-Herons (no luck).  While on the southside of the marina I watched the nesting Ospreys on their platform.  As I watched them I was very surprised to see both birds suddenly leave the nest.  There was a Golden Eagle flying over the nest.  One bird attacked the flying eagle and forced it to the ground by dive-bombing the eagle.  The osprey continued to dive-bomb the eagle on the ground.  After several attacks the eagle took flight and went west.  As the osprey attacked the eagle, the eagle would roll over in flight, talons up, and try to defend itself.  The osprey chased the eagle until it was out of sight.  The osprey returned to the nest area, did a couple of victory laps and settled in on the nest.  
 
I also saw a couple of Marbled Godwits at the Benson Ox-bow.  
 
Thanks.
Buck Russell
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