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The talons are coming out! Mark Smith is a published author and award-winning photographer who posts all kinds of fascinating wildlife documentary videos on his YouTube channel. While out at the Conowingo Dam in Maryland, Mark captured plenty of action — including the moment some bald eagles went head-to-head in a hot pursuit of prey!

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