fish eagle on the hunt II | watercolour

The African fish eagle is a master of patience and precision. Before launching into a hunt, it often perches high on a riverside branch or dead tree, using its elevated vantage point to scan the water below for the faintest ripple of movement. When the moment is right, it drops into a powerful glide, wings sweeping wide as it locks onto its target. With extraordinary eyesight and perfect timing, the eagle angles downward, talons extended, ready to snatch a fish just beneath the surface. Its technique is a blend of controlled speed and absolute focus—one fluid motion from perch to strike. This artwork captures that dramatic transition: the poised stillness giving way to explosive, purposeful flight, a signature of Africa’s iconic river hunter.