The Serpent Slayer

During the morning safari on the last day of our trip, we had a wonderful time with this Serpent Eagle perched on a tree stump. As we watched, it suddenly gave a big yawn which was coordinated with a head movement from side to side. The burst mode helped in capturing the action at it's peak with the tongue fully stretched out.

Tech Specs
Canon 1D Mark IV + Canon 600mm F4 L IS
Shot at 600mm, 1/800s, F4 and ISO 800