Shot him right there and then!
Mar 8, 2015 20:34:58 #
Four years ago we stayed at a campground that had a lot of osprey in the trees nearby. They used to fire a shotgun not at them but the noise kept them from nesting in their trees. Seems the poop was killing their trees.
Kathy
Kathy
Mar 8, 2015 20:43:40 #
PaulG wrote:
I've been trying for weeks to get a reasonable sho... (show quote)
Good for you! You wil not be defeated! Did Noelene happen to get a shot of you?
Well done!
Mar 8, 2015 21:17:54 #
khm105 wrote:
Four years ago we stayed at a campground that had a lot of osprey in the trees nearby. They used to fire a shotgun not at them but the noise kept them from nesting in their trees. Seems the poop was killing their trees.
Kathy
Kathy
Good idea actually Kathy; the shotgun thing. This is just one nest and the mess is incredible. They sure must eat! :lol:
Mar 8, 2015 21:23:03 #
Elliern wrote:
Good for you! You wil not be defeated! Did Noelene happen to get a shot of you?
Well done!
Well done!
No she didn't Ellie; I got a few of her though. I had my camera trained on this bird for quite some time because those metal flaps were either obscuring it or casting a shadow. Plus I thought it was going to fly away so I wanted to be ready. Eventually the sun sank low enough for me to get this picture but by that time I'd had enough and wanted to get home for dinner :lol: And dear Noelene didn't complain the whole time we were there.
Mar 8, 2015 21:28:30 #
PaulG wrote:
I've been trying for weeks to get a reasonable sho... (show quote)
Nice captures Paul but it could have been a little better if you had a drone... :)
Mar 8, 2015 21:31:34 #
brucew29 wrote:
Nice captures Paul but it could have been a little better if you had a drone... :)
Now that's an idea Bruce; I like that. Actually, you could get some stunning shots that way. On second thoughts though the birds might not me too happy and may attack it - expensive experiment perhaps? :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 8, 2015 23:00:51 #
PaulG wrote:
Now that's an idea Bruce; I like that. Actually, you could get some stunning shots that way. On second thoughts though the birds might not me too happy and may attack it - expensive experiment perhaps? :thumbup: :thumbup:
Keep a safe distance and use a zoom lens... :)
Mar 9, 2015 03:58:37 #
Great picture Paul, I would have to drive 800 miles to the top of Scotland to see these magnificent birds,
Geoff
Geoff
PaulG wrote:
I've been trying for weeks to get a reasonable sho... (show quote)
Mar 9, 2015 19:44:37 #
GWR100 wrote:
Great picture Paul, I would have to drive 800 miles to the top of Scotland to see these magnificent birds,
Geoff
Geoff
Gee, I never would have realised that. Amazing what you take for granted in your own back yard isn't it? Thanks for popping in Geoff, cheers
Mar 9, 2015 19:44:49 #
brucew29 wrote:
Keep a safe distance and use a zoom lens... :)
:thumbup:
Mar 9, 2015 20:36:49 #
nice job -- looks like you live in a very cool place, sailboats and Osprey within walking distance!!
Mar 9, 2015 20:49:30 #
PaulG wrote:
Thanks for looking and commenting Jan. The problem is that this nest is right outside someone's very expensive house and the mess from a few months of pooping is unbelievable! The house has glass balustrading too and the birds like to roost on there (probably the view :lol: ) so make a lot of mess there as well. I bet the owners will be glad when the birds leave then they can contact the council and see if it can be cleaned up. Still, us humans can't complain about messing the place up can we?
Wow...i bet that does create a mess for them :( Maybe they can be encouraged to nest somewhere else.
Mar 9, 2015 22:03:12 #
pfrancke wrote:
nice job -- looks like you live in a very cool place, sailboats and Osprey within walking distance!!
And there is a terrific fish and chip shop close by and two great pubs on the water.... HEAVEN!
Mar 9, 2015 22:06:49 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
Wow...i bet that does create a mess for them :( Maybe they can be encouraged to nest somewhere else.
Getting a bit built up I'm afraid Jan, though the council have put a few tall man-made platforms up for them. Got to admire this bird though for the foresight to think, "Bugger your sculpture, nice place for a nest!" Actually, the funny thing is that underneath the sculpture are seats that no one dares sit in for obvious reasons.
Mar 10, 2015 06:36:38 #
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