Common Gull with Golden Eagle for scale

Ever wondered just how big a Common Gull is? Well, here's a handy picture with a Golden Eagle for scale. Taken in Harris, Outer Hebrides two weeks ago.

Common Buzzard kicks Golden Eagle in the head

This was probably one of the more surprising encounters last week on Harris, Western Isles - for the Golden Eagle that is. The Common Buzzard caught the eagle unaware and scored a direct hit! I'll bet that doesn't happen too often...

Once bitten, twice shy, perhaps...