GRUBS UP... A bird swoops in to steal a grub from another bird in a surprise attack. The Black Drongo stole the food of the Common Hoopoe in Guptipara, West Bengal. Prasenjit Dutta, 39 said, "I approached the Common Hoopoe after spotting it at a local playground. Since the hoopoe digs the ground with its beak for food, I lay in the field waiting to observe its activity better. It was on its own and the bird did not pay much attention to me." "After about half an hour had passed suddenly a Black Drongo attacked the Common Hoopoe. The bird was not ready for such a moment. At the same time I was not well prepared for it. The Drongo attacked so as to steal and eat the prey of the Common Hoopoe. This happened so fast and I took the photos I could. I was happy that some images came into focus. This really made my day." Please byline: Prasenjit Dutta/Solent News © Prasenjit Dutta/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800 *** Local Caption *** These pictures were clicked in November. Photos taken in Guptipara, West Bengal. I approached the Common Hoopoe after spotting it at a local playground. Since the hoopoe digs the ground with its beak for food, I lay in the field waiting to observe its activity better. Hoopoe was on his own though. The bird did not pay much attention to me. I also continued to see the bird. After going on for quite some time, after about 30-40 minutes, a Black Drongo suddenly attacked the Common Hoopoe. The bird was not ready for such a moment. At the same time I was not well prepared for it. In fact, the Black Drongo attacks because it will eat the prey of the Common Hoopoe. This happened so fast I couldn't click much. However, at the same time I was happy that some images came into focus. This really made my day.