Osprey

[DarkShadow]

 

[pjaye]

Nice shot. They are impressive birds. We are currently watching and photographing nine nests around us waiting for the babies to make their appearance.

 

[DarkShadow]

Thanks Barb. Hey its been a minute I seen you post,welcome back.Yes they are amazing powerful raptors.The first time I seen one dive from about 60 feet up and tucked its wings for the head first dive and when it hit the water with such great speed and force, it literally sounded like a human splash in the water.I was so amazed by it I just watched.

 

[Raj_55555]

Nice shot man! I have always wanted to see one of these birds..

 

[baturn]

Nice BIF. Would love the opportunity to shoot some of these.

 

[DarkShadow]

The feeling is mutual with some of the birds your way.Thanks

 

[pjaye]

Thanks Barb. Hey its been a minute I seen you post,welcome back.Yes they are amazing powerful raptors.The first time I seen one dive from about 60 feet up and tucked its wings for the head first dive and when it hit the water with such great speed and force, it literally sounded like a human splash in the water.I was so amazed by it I just watched.

They are one of my favorite birds. We had one for the first time ever leave the nest and circle relentlessly above us. Very tight circle around the nest. We had never seen one do that. And we were not nearly close enough to the nest to spook him/her. We have one nearby that is incredible, there is a hill right in front of it and it's the only nest where we can get a level view. We are anxiously waiting for those babies to show up.

 

[pjaye]

Nice shot man! I have always wanted to see one of these birds..

I have 18 here Raj. When are you coming?

 

[BrickHouse]

Nice shot. Love the lighting on the back and shoulders!

 

[DarkShadow]

Thank you.

 

[Raj_55555]

Nice shot man! I have always wanted to see one of these birds..

I have 18 here Raj. When are you coming?

Coming right over Barb! Just let me learn to swim better!

 

[DarkShadow]

Nah! just lift a boat and be on your way,just don't get caught by pirates.

 

[Raj_55555]

Nah! just lift a boat and be on your way,just don't get caught by pirates.

Or get caught by the pirates, and join them..I've always admired Jack sparrow!

 

[bulldurham]

They are among my most favorite birds...quite magnificent. Nice capture. Good eye detail.

 

[C. Brian Kerr]

well done David. I finally got out yesterday and got a few keepers will post soon. The Osprey has quickly become my favorite Bird to Photograph. Thanks for getting me hooked.