How Steller's sea eagles struggle for survival in winter
Steller's sea eagles competing for food on Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia.
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The Kuril Lake in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula - it’s a lifeline for Steller’s sea eagles in winter. Hot volcanic springs ensure that the lake never freezes completely. In January, the last wild salmon spawned and died here. They are the little food that is left to be had. It’s a tough time for the eagles and competition for food is fierce. Every catch is heavily contested. And not everyone makes it through the winter.