Osprey Obsession
Jul 16, 2021 14:26:42 #
I have a few friends (and relatives) that think I have an obsession with Ospreys. My answer is how can you not be obsessed with a raptor that is beautiful and an incredible catcher of fish, entering the water dramatically and then flying by with such Grace! This bird circled overhead twice, then had a failed dive. The second dive was at high speed and then the bird rose with a nice sized mullet. The bird had to rid itself of the kelp, but strands of eel grass remain. I never tire of Ospreys!
Sighting the fish
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After struggling with the kelp, rises with mullet
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Starting to turn away from me
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Beautiful lines in flight
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Holding fish in a one talon grip
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Getting rid of excess water after dive
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Enjoying the prize
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Jul 16, 2021 14:28:06 #
Jul 16, 2021 14:35:10 #
An obsession that produces these shots should be nurtured! Keep them coming.
Jul 16, 2021 14:35:27 #
Great pics of a beautiful creature. I could watch them "fish" all day long.
Magnificent creatures!
Magnificent creatures!
Jul 16, 2021 14:36:15 #
Jul 16, 2021 14:36:38 #
UTMike wrote:
An obsession that produces these shots should be nurtured! Keep them coming.
Glad you aren’t tired of them, Mike! Thanks!
Jul 16, 2021 14:37:53 #
fourpar wrote:
Great pics of a beautiful creature. I could watch them "fish" all day long.
Magnificent creatures!
Magnificent creatures!
Me, too, fourpar! I’m at the slough most every day! Thank you!
Jul 16, 2021 14:39:21 #
Jul 16, 2021 14:40:00 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
PHV .., nice coverage of the hunt .., capture and meal consumption …
Thanks so much, Dr.Nikon!
Jul 16, 2021 14:47:41 #
Great captures of a beautiful predator. Well done series.
will
will
Jul 16, 2021 14:59:28 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Great captures of a beautiful predator. Well done series.
will
will
Thanks so much, Will!
Jul 16, 2021 15:16:34 #
Outstanding, phv. My family thinks I'm obsessed with all wild birds. I keep right on shooting, though.
Jul 16, 2021 15:21:00 #
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding, phv. My family thinks I'm obsessed with all wild birds. I keep right on shooting, though.
I’m so glad you like these shots, kpmac! I bird just about every day with my Sony……it’s the best! Thank you for your comment!
Jul 16, 2021 21:43:15 #
phv wrote:
I have a few friends (and relatives) that think I have an obsession with Ospreys. My answer is how can you not be obsessed with a raptor that is beautiful and an incredible catcher of fish, entering the water dramatically and then flying by with such Grace! This bird circled overhead twice, then had a failed dive. The second dive was at high speed and then the bird rose with a nice sized mullet. The bird had to rid itself of the kelp, but strands of eel grass remain. I never tire of Ospreys!
wow outstanding shots, phv!!
Jul 16, 2021 21:55:20 #
merrytexan wrote:
wow outstanding shots, phv!!
Thanks so much, merrytexan! I had some kelp shots, too, where the bird struggled a bit to get out of the seaweeds! The last shot is my favorite…he’s squawking a bit!
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