The struggle for survival

In the battle of Bonxie v Baakie there was only ever going to be one winner.

It was the Bonxie.

Here it is, triumphant, with the fish.

Bonxie v Baakie - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

You would think that Great Skuas (Bonxies) would be at a considerable size and weight disadvantage when compared to Great Black Backed Gulls (Baakies), which are the largest gulls in the world. They seem to make up for this with pure attitude and determination.

When a juvenile gull tried to resist the Bonxie’s attentions it also came off worse.

Bonxie v Baakie - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Bonxies. They’re the top bird.

Bonxie v Baakie - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

And they always get the fish.

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