Osprey Mom & Chicks - week 2
Jun 23, 2015 22:19:07 #
Well, I could not resist and took a drive out to see how mom and the chicks were doing. The short answer is "fine". The chicks are growing and mom looks as though she needs a break from feeding them. I watched them for a half hour today, and she never stopped tearing meat off the fish and feeding it to her hungry threesome. Papa stayed in a nearby tree and kept a watchful eye on the surroundings.
Enjoy them, please.
Enjoy them, please.
Jun 23, 2015 22:40:15 #
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Jun 23, 2015 22:52:40 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Wonderful shots... That first one is tops!
Thanks, Frodo. That's my favorite of this bunch, too. I had enough sense today to actually take video of her feeding the chicks. Came out half decent!
Jun 23, 2015 22:53:51 #
davefales wrote:
Great set. Number 1 for me, too.
Thanks, Dave. Mine, too. So far, it's unanimous.
Jun 23, 2015 23:47:42 #
Jun 23, 2015 23:55:57 #
rlaugh wrote:
Excellent shots indeed!
Thanks, Bob. These birds are really fun to watch and photograph. It's a bit of a drive, but I think it's worth the trip. I plan to follow them until they are out of the nest or until we have to leave on our next trip.
Jun 24, 2015 03:00:55 #
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Jun 24, 2015 07:26:58 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent captures, #1 is super. :thumbup: :D
Thank you Sylvia. I really like #1, also. Reminds me of a family portrait.
Jun 24, 2015 07:28:09 #
gwr wrote:
Great set. Gary
Thank you for looking and commenting. These guys are fascinating.
Jun 24, 2015 07:30:28 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Fantastic images, MM. Great clarity and oh-so cute!
Thanks, Linda. These were shot with my D5200 and Tamron 150-600. I also shot several with my SX50. They are also very clear. It's just that the D5200 shots had more of the "cuteness" factor - it was all in the timing!
Jun 24, 2015 09:21:05 #
Great captures, Mike. I love Ospreys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 24, 2015 09:36:32 #
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