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Oct 18, 2020 06:06:33   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
phv wrote:
Lake Los Carneros is a fairly small and shallow lake in Goleta, Ca. We’ve had three osprey fishing the lake the last ten days; not something we see that often. I’ve been trying to get these fast fishing hawks in focus but I’m not always successful. But I thought you might enjoy the lake reflection, and the fascinating way these amazing birds enter the water for their fish once they spot it with their incredible eyesight. They have gripping pads on their feet to help them capture the fish with their curved talons and carry them to a convenient spot to eat their catch. In flight, ospreys will turn the fish headfirst to more easily fly. I’ve included several photos of the osprey once it leaves the water with its fish.......it shakes its whole body to rid itself of water, and never loses the fish!
Lake Los Carneros is a fairly small and shallow la... (show quote)

Nice set

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Oct 18, 2020 06:11:44   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Good sequence photos!

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Oct 18, 2020 06:44:05   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Great sequence of photos. Some nice action . I have only captured them sitting up in a tree.

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Oct 18, 2020 06:48:16   #
srscary Loc: Cary, NC
 
Great shots. #1 is a real beauty.

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Oct 18, 2020 07:59:02   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
phv wrote:
Lake Los Carneros is a fairly small and shallow lake in Goleta, Ca. We’ve had three osprey fishing the lake the last ten days; not something we see that often. I’ve been trying to get these fast fishing hawks in focus but I’m not always successful. But I thought you might enjoy the lake reflection, and the fascinating way these amazing birds enter the water for their fish once they spot it with their incredible eyesight. They have gripping pads on their feet to help them capture the fish with their curved talons and carry them to a convenient spot to eat their catch. In flight, ospreys will turn the fish headfirst to more easily fly. I’ve included several photos of the osprey once it leaves the water with its fish.......it shakes its whole body to rid itself of water, and never loses the fish!
Lake Los Carneros is a fairly small and shallow la... (show quote)


Remarkable Captures. Congratulations. Love that 1st image...excellent.

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Oct 18, 2020 08:07:45   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Excellent set phv!

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Oct 18, 2020 08:09:45   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Really nice! Very well done!

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Oct 18, 2020 08:39:14   #
Marg Loc: Canadian transplanted to NW Alabama
 
This is a terrific series featuring my favourite raptor. Number one is spectacular!

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Oct 18, 2020 09:21:22   #
mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma
 
Outstanding!

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Oct 18, 2020 09:22:46   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
One heck of a good series!

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Oct 18, 2020 09:53:16   #
hettmoe Loc: Rural ND
 
Excellent, just excellent!

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Oct 18, 2020 10:00:14   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Nice set


Much thanks, J-SPEIGHT!

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Oct 18, 2020 10:00:47   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
nimbushopper wrote:
Good sequence photos!


Appreciate your comment, nimbushopper!

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Oct 18, 2020 10:01:48   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
tcthome wrote:
Great sequence of photos. Some nice action . I have only captured them sitting up in a tree.


We’ve been lucky with this bird.....he’s been diving a lot, getting small fish. Thank you for stopping by!

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Oct 18, 2020 10:02:37   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
srscary wrote:
Great shots. #1 is a real beauty.


Thank you, srscary!

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