Osprey......ATTACKS.....eagles in nest
Mar 10, 2012 20:07:01 #
Two mature eagles took over an Osprey nest from last year and had 2 eglets. The osprey returned early and was quite disturbed over finding his nest had been taken over.
The following are some of the action that took place while I was watching.
The osprey at first dove on the nest when only the eglets were present.
Then mom arrived and he continued to dive on her also.
After a lot of screaming, dad came to the rescue, only to find the osprey was not afraid of any of them.
This went on for 30 minutes before the osprey finally gave up.
I was fortunate to be there and get these shots and many more. It was once in a lifetime for me.
The following are some of the action that took place while I was watching.
The osprey at first dove on the nest when only the eglets were present.
Then mom arrived and he continued to dive on her also.
After a lot of screaming, dad came to the rescue, only to find the osprey was not afraid of any of them.
This went on for 30 minutes before the osprey finally gave up.
I was fortunate to be there and get these shots and many more. It was once in a lifetime for me.
Osprey when he first got there
mom awaiting strike
attack on mom
more attack on mom
still attacking mom
dad to the rescue
osprey attacking with both in nest
defensive moves
mom and dad returning to nest
Mar 10, 2012 20:11:19 #
Great captors and great exposures. In the right place at the right time!! OK, so who got the nest
Mar 10, 2012 20:12:40 #
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Mar 10, 2012 20:15:36 #
tramsey wrote:
Great captors and great exposures. In the right place at the right time!! OK, so who got the nest
The four eagles are the residents. the osprey went about a quarter mile and he and his mate are presently building a nest.
Mar 10, 2012 20:18:36 #
Mar 10, 2012 20:23:59 #
Those are incredible! Not only was it a once in a lifetime catch, but you did a wonderful job of capturing the images. Congratulations and thank you for doing such a fine job.
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Mar 10, 2012 20:32:16 #
We are all lucky because you shared! Wow! Absolutely so happy I saw this thread! Incredible! Thank you!
Mar 10, 2012 20:33:21 #
Thanks everyone. I was really excited about capturing all the action. I could hardly wait to get home and put them on computer.
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