Raven Vs. Lacie (V. varius) - Herping photo

[infernalis]

Thanks to Nick Volpe for the incredible photo.. enjoy.

http://www.varanuspark.com/oz/bird.jpg

[alessia55]

Amazing shot. Any back story as to what was going on when the photo was taken??

[Mikoh4792]

How do you get your monitors down the tree after taking pictures? Do you just wait until it climbs down?

[infernalis]

How do you get your monitors down the tree after taking pictures? Do you just wait until it climbs down?

Total wild shot, Taken in Australia while hiking in the woods.

No pets involved.

[infernalis]

Amazing shot. Any back story as to what was going on when the photo was taken??


The caw of the raven drew Nick's attention while he was photographing wildlife.

Likely scenario... The lizard was having some raven eggs for supper ;) Why else would a bird take this chance with a bird eating predator?

[mistersprinkles]

Isn't the raven too big for the monitor to eat?

[infernalis]

Isn't the raven too big for the monitor to eat?

I can say with the utmost certainty that a Lace monitor could and would gobble up a raven.

October 29th in Queensland a wild Lace monitor regurgitated the entire side including rear leg of a Kangaroo Joey.

The lizard was being relocated at the time.

[KSTAR]

Awesome shot

[Pirarucu]

Great shot! Do you know if the raven got away or became food?

[infernalis]

Great shot! Do you know if the raven got away or became food?

He said the raven flew away after several minutes of raising the devil.

[franks]

Great photo! I am glad you posted this Wayne.

[infernalis]

Great photo! I am glad you posted this Wayne.

Nick was quite excited that I asked for publishing priveledge...