On Monday, officials at the Purvėnai border post in Lithuania captured a rare scene using their surveillance system in the Šalčininkai district, near the border with Belarus. This area is fortified with a physical barrier designed to deter illegal migration, featuring fencing and barbed wire. Behind this barrier, a sea eagle was spotted enjoying its catch, closely watched by two foxes eager yet cautious as they evaluated the situation before approaching the predatory bird cautiously.

The foxes were particularly interested in the eagle's prey, but one of the reddish-brown foxes exhibited a keen interest in getting closer to what would have been a risky meal. The eagle, aware of the threat posed by the approaching foxes, warned them off by spreading its wings wide and snapping its beak, showcasing its dominance in the situation. The foxes, realizing the danger, eventually retreated along the border barrier without acquiring their desired meal, allowing the sea eagle to continue feasting undisturbed.

This intriguing interaction not only highlights the wildlife dynamics along the border area but also emphasizes the importance of maintaining natural habitats even amidst growing human intervention, as seen with the physical barriers intended for migration control. Such observations remind us of the delicate balance between nature and human activities, especially in regions where wildlife encounters with borders become increasingly common.