Occasionally, I run into a situation that’s so extraordinary that it needs  its own post, and that’s what happened today.

I was looking for Red Headed Woodpeckers when one landed in the grass quite nearby. He was immediately engaged with some kind of prey in the tall grass, but I couldn’t see what it was. As I moved closer, I was able to get better images, but things were moving quickly, and I didn’t really have a good overall picture of the situation until I looked at the images in the camera.

I’ve edited some of the images and uploaded them with captions to add some clarity to a special moment.

This is just after the bird (A Red Headed Woodpecker) has landed on the road.

The woodpecker has spied the crayfish.

He takes a closer look at the crayfish.

The crayfish isn’t going to go easily.

Who’s going to win the battle?

Another attack by the crayfish.

Up and away.

Here, the battle has ended and he’s taking his prize home.