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An American bald eagle was left dangling by its feet during an dramatic mid-air fight with a rival.
Photos of the encounter between the two iconic birds in Washington state, showed how they pushed their feet off one another and flapped their wings in a battle for dominance.
At one point, one of the 14-pound birds gained the upper hand - or talon - as it seized the other eagle's claw and flew with its helpless opponent left dangling and powerless.
However another image showed the moment the two birds lost their grip, flapped their wings aggressively then flew off in different directions, bringing the scuffle to an end.
The powerful photos were taken by nature photographer Christopher Ang who was around 200 feet away with a group of other photographers.
An American bald eagle was left dangling by its feet during an action-packed encounter with an opponent
Photos of the dramatic encounter between the two large birds in Washington State, showed how they pushed their feet off one another and flapped their wings in a battle for dominance
At one point, one of the 14-pound birds appeared to have the upper hand as he gripped the other eagle's claw and dangled it above the ground
The 65-year-old New Yorker said the
