Photo captures cormorant trying to eat pike in River Waveney

Paul Farrow, of Beccles Camera Club, happened to see the bird swoop down and attempt to grab the young pike as he was walking along Ellingham Mill.

Mr Farrow grabbed his camera and took the shot when he saw the cormorant wrestling with the pike in the River Waveney.

He said the pike slapped the cormorant a few times with its tail and managed to live another day.

Cormorant 'biting off more than it can chew' as it wrestles with a pike at Ellingham Mill taken by Paul Farrow (Image: Paul Farrow)

"Nature never fails to amaze me, these beautiful moments," Mr Farrow said.

"It happens right on the doorstep and most of the time you won't see it unfold, so when you can capture these rare moments it is special."

Cormorants have been known to eat pike, but do struggle to eat them as they are large fish and the birds have to swallow them whole.

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The River Waveney boasts a rich variety of fish, making it a haven for anglers of all skill levels.

One of the most sought-after catches is the pike.

Known for their voracious appetite and impressive size, pike fishing on the Waveney presents a challenge and a thrill for even the most experienced anglers.