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Sometimes eagles are dragged into the water trying to grab and lift a fish that's too large. If this happens, they will use their large wings to swim. It is very difficult for a wet bird to fly out of the water, so often they must swim to shore before taking off. In extreme cases, an eagle can drown during an encounter with a really large fish, or if it's unable to swim far enough to make it to shore. All photos: Jon McRay www.nikographer.com