Orcinus orca
At a few special locations, Orcas have learned the risky trick of launching themselves onto beaches to snatch prey. Here a huge Orca has flung himself above the tide to catch a South American Sea Lion pup. The resting Magellanic Penguin must have got the fright of his life!
Oceans
Lat: -42.07, Long: -63.76
Spotted on Apr 18, 2008
Submitted on Oct 18, 2011
77 Comments (1–25)
Great spotting adam,amazing series,rigth time in the rigth place,and what a place :-) congrats on another SOTD and thanks for sharing one of the most awesome spotting pages ,very good work congrats
I've always dreamed of seeing this live, having watched numerous Youtubes and read books. I wish I could see an orca...
Well deserved SOTD, congratulations AdamRiley, fantastic spotting.
Awesome shots! Congrats.
Wow!
Stunning captures!
Wow, amazing. I'd give plenty to see this event live.
Congratulations! Beautiful spotting!
Wow!
Awesome spotting !! Congrats
Congratulations on this Fantastic Spot, Shot and SotD !
Awesome spotting! Congratulations Adam!
Great spotting!
Magnificent spotting :)
Wow, I could have missed this entirely. Thank you very much for bring this back in the light.
Congratulations Adam. Beautiful series
Congratulations Adam!
Congratulations Adam on your SOTD
Wonderful spotting! Congrats!
Think the coordinates for your spotting might be slightly adrift ......s'cuse the pun!
Incredible pics! Well done on the SOTD!!
Fantastic series... Awesome !!! Congratulations Adam !!!
Great series and congrats on SOTD!
Adam, congratulations this amazing encounter has earned you spotting of the day!
An orca launches itself onto a beach in an attempt to snatch a sea lion pup, and gives a penguin the shock of its life!
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Congrats for this awesome spotting!
LOVE the 5th pic! awesome!