Dave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 19
The bucket list shot I didn't know I needed until the opportunity arose. A shot of a Golden Eagle and Badger engaged in a stare down. July 18, 2025
#wildlifephotography
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@DaveMason
Wow! That's stunning 💚
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Dave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 19
The bucket list shot I didn't know I needed until the opportunity arose. A shot of a Golden Eagle and Badger engaged in a stare down. July 18, 2025
#wildlifephotography
Show threadB KahnJul 20
@DaveMason Remarkable photo!
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 20
@bkahn Thank you.
Show threadJimmyJul 20
@DaveMason Eagle is thinking "I got my ass kicked by a badger once...I wonder if I can take this one."
Badger: "come at me mf"
Show threadFrancesco MariniJul 20
@jhavok @DaveMason best comment 😁🤣
Show threadThird spruce tree on the leftAug 1

@jhavok @DaveMason

EAGLE-WAN: It's over, Badgerkin. I have the moral high ground.

BADGERKIN: You underestimate my Shitpostability!

E1: Don't toot.

BK: Jedi Badger don't give AF! #yolo HYUNGH!

<gets sliced in twain>

E1: You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would, destroy the memes, not join them. It was you who would bring balance to the Fediverse, not leave it in Shitposts.

BK: I hate you!

E1: You were my brother, Badgerkin. I loved you. <blocked>

BK: arrrg!

Show threadStar12MtJul 20
@DaveMason that is an amazing moment and captured beautifully!
Show threadIan K. Rogers ikr?╭ರ_ಠJul 20
@DaveMason it's like a fable from Aesop. Nice catch & great shot!
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 20
@ianrogers Thanks. Was pretty excited to get it.
Show threadLorenJul 20
@DaveMason wow!
Show threadNancy Marguerite AndersonJul 20
@DaveMason the eagle is aiming to kill the badger and the badger knows it!
Show threadGeoff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Jul 20
@DaveMason In terms of Scottish Golden Eagles and Scottish Badgers I honestly couldn't call a winner. I hope it ended without going nuclear.
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 20
@_thegeoff it was a moment of curiosity from what I witnessed. A brief glance shared between the two and the badger continued on its journey. It was settled in a very Canadian way. 🤣
Show threadCM ThiedeJul 20
@DaveMason choice
Show threadNomdebJul 20
@DaveMason I can't stop looking at this photo. Just so wonderful.
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 20
@nomdeb My once in a lifetime shot. Thanks 😁
Show threadAnalyst Hyacinth, in the mossJul 20
@DaveMason Oh, wow. That’s great!
Show threadSin of empathy 🕷️🧂🌈🫙⚖️Jul 20
@DaveMason that is amazing. Take my follow, and thanks
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 20
@trabern thank you. Cheers!
Show threadCourt Cantrell prefers not toJul 20
@DaveMason This looks like it wants to be an animated movie about two unlikely friends saving a downtrodden segment of the animal population from certain death.
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 20
@courtcan quite possible. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Show threadageofcoolJul 20
@DaveMason 👍👍👍👋
Show threadBob Blaskiewicz 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱Jul 20
@DaveMason Superb
Show threadBob TregilusJul 20
@DaveMason Wow, nice!
Show threadelbtalpomeranzeJul 20
@DaveMason Such a tense moment. And you were in the right place at the right time 😍
Show threadEevaXTiinaJul 20
@DaveMason Thank you for sharing. Such an intense look - or do we actually know..
Show threadAllwissende MüllhaldeJul 20
@DaveMason Great!
Show threadProfessor Kerstin SailerJul 20
@DaveMason
Wow! That's stunning 💚
Show threadLisaHJul 20
@DaveMason Fantastic shot!
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 21
@3x10to8mps Thank you!🙏
Show threadLuo Binghe baculum trutherJul 20
@DaveMason wow! Those hills in the background are giving me southern AB? I hadn't thought you'd see a golden eagle there!
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 21
@Betty SW Alberta. That shit was west of Nanton. All types of eagles are spotted there. Bald, immature bald eagles & golden eagles. Along the foothills to Waterton National Park.
Show threadaproitzJul 20

@DaveMason

Great Shot !

Show threadGeorge 🍦🚲 🥾 ✌️🌎 🌌Jul 23
@DaveMason What a great scene and wonderful photo!
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 24
@gecole Thanks. That’s why I love storm chasing in the Alberta Foothills. Even if storms flop, I always come away with great secondary shots. 😁
Show threadMirishuliJul 23
@DaveMason What an amazing moment! So happy you and your camera were there.
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 24
@MiriShuli Thank you. I was out there storm chasing but the target area didn’t produce like it was supposed to. This shot made up for the disappointment! 😁
Show threadShanJul 24

@DaveMason
I was scrolling, scrolling, scrolling through all the stuff. When I find a thing that makes me stop and ponder, I reach the end of my scrolling.

This perfect capture is one of these things.

I'm left wondering what the story was between these characters.

Thank you. 🙏 For your skill and being at the right place at the right time. This might be the most memorable photo I have ever seen.

Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Jul 24
@ShanonRose Only in Alberta! Thanks. That shot was west of Nanton.
Show threadShanJul 24
@DaveMason
Nanton ❤️ Alberta is so special! Thanks for sharing this little slice of the province with us!
Show threadOlsonJul 24
@DaveMason I was standing in my yard one day (I live in the Sierras) and a Bald Eagle landed about 15 feet in front of me. I talked to him/her for about five minutes and I guess the Eagle had enough and took off.
Show threadohesoAug 2
@DaveMason Who won?
Show threadDave Mason Photography🇨🇦🌪🌩📸Aug 2
@oheso badger blinked first and moved off seconds after the shot. The eagle remained waiting for signs of food.