Myna pecking Sambar's sore spot

[Mrudul Godbole]

This is a record image. This was photographed in Kabini during the IndiaWilds meet in the evening safari. The light was very low.

At a salt lick, saw this sambar with a sore spot which was still bleeding. There were a few mynas around which were pecking at the sore spot. It was quite a sad sight to see the Mynas pecking at the wound. The shutter speed was quite low so the myna is appearing as a blur. Posted this image as it shows a rare behavior.

For details of Sambar's sore spot check this thread: http://www.indiawilds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1115

Canon 50D, 100-400mm L IS USM, ISO 500, f7.1, 1/25, hand held, full frame

Comments and critiques welcome..