Horrific moment seagull swallows rabbit WHOLE leaving wildlife photographer stunned

A WILDLIFE photographer has captured the brutal moment a seagull swallows a rabbit in just one bite.

The savage great black-backed seagull was spotted feasting on the poor bunny on the island of Skokholm, Wales.

Irene Mendez Cruz, a marine and natural history photographer from Bristol, had set out to capture shots of seabirds in their habitat.

She said: “I was shocked myself, but it is the circle of life.

“Seeing this apex predator in the wild and catching prey, as opposed to in the city going through bins was truly impressive.

“Great black-backed gulls are the largest gulls in the world and, on this island, they are at the top of the food chain.

“It took some time and dedication to capture this shot, as you never know when the hunt will happen, but I am happy to have managed to capture this moment.

“The footage might come across as a bit disturbing, however, this gull has to eat something and has small chicks to feed.”

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