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Bat Hawk swallow whole, Borneo
I don't get to see Bat Hawk often here, no cave anywhere nearby. However, about a month ago, sighted 3 of them showing up and frequently perched on the same spot. More thrilled when one showed up and landed with a prey this morning, probably a fruit bat. Thought they only hunt at dusk but they do hunt at dawn as well. Watching it enjoying its breakfast were full of excitement. Neverthelesss, it finished off by swallow the rest in whole! Though, I did saw it dropped the intestine (in pic, 2nd row, 1st pic on left). Unfortunately, no video clip recorded for the entire actions as I didn't bring along my tripod.


Bat Hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus) 食蝠鳶
Location
Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
Date taken
25-Sept-2022
Scientific name
Macheiramphus alcinus
Equipment used
Sony A7Riii, Sony 200600
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A wonderful sequence that Dixon.... amazing work.

Many thanks for showing it to us my friend.
 

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