Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Sushi, Anyone?/Wild Bird

 Osprey  (Pandion haliaetus) carrying partially-eaten fish back to nest

It's not surprising that osprey are also called "fish hawks" as that is what they eat after diving into the water to catch their prey. Apparently they average at least one fish for every four dives.

Soaring over a body of water looking for lunch

I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

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62 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Spectacular 'action' shots!

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  2. AndyMay 28, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Camera Girl you got your camera right into the action. Way to go!

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  3. IndraniMay 28, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Stunning captures.

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪May 28, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Very dramatic photographs. Nice.

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  5. Coloring Outside the LinesMay 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Fantastic shots!

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  6. DarlaMay 28, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Great pics, the second one is so clear you can count the feathers. You are talented with that camera.

    Darla

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  7. MadSnapperMay 28, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I had the pleasure of watching Osprey hunting at the beach early one morning. my label will show you the Florida version
    http://snapperone.blogspot.com/search/label/osprey

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  8. TexWisGirlMay 28, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    awesome! would love to see these guys - too far inland, i think. :)

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  9. Small City ScenesMay 28, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Excellent capture, EG. Beautiful shots of a beautiful Raptor. MB.

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  10. Along These Lines ...May 28, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    One fish for every four dives? That's beats me with a rod and reel!

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  11. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Magnificent shots!

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  12. KarenMay 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Great shots EG!

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  13. amandaMay 28, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Great shots!
    I think Osprey are awesome birds.

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  14. ReenaMay 28, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Love your images. We have a nest in our harbor from which I can watch them all summer long up in Maine as they mate and raise their young.

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  15. Pride In Photos BeautyMay 28, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    My husband is a fishermen down here in Florida and he isn't very fond of these birds...they are always trying to capture his bait. LOL! I sit back and watch the whole scene and just laugh...beautiful detail in your image.

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  16. Crafty Green PoetMay 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    magnificent birds!

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  17. GigaMay 28, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Świetny z niego "wędkarz". Pozdrawiam.
    Best of the 'fisherman'. Yours.

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  18. Ruth HiebertMay 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Great pictures. This is a magnificent bird.

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  19. NatureFootstepMay 28, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    oen of my favourites. Nice capture for the osprey and you. :)

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  20. PerthDailyPhotoMay 28, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    That's probably a better average than most fishermen EG :)Looks like he got a little peckish before the journey home..brilliant shot.

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  21. LONDONLULUMay 28, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Beautiful bird of prey captures! Love the soaring feel:)

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  22. CarverMay 28, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Fantastic shots of the osprey in flight.

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  23. i stora dragMay 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    How lucky you where getting those fantastic photos! I also love to look at the osprey when hunting for fish!
    /Pia

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Incredibly beautiful flight shots. They're very good fishers aren't they!

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  25. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Handsome fellow!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  26. born imaginative.May 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful! Although shots such as these give me the quivers thinking of our chicken being grabbed by hawks. Beautiful nonetheless.

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  27. KayMay 28, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Breathtaking shots! Amazing to see. My husband says the fish in the first one is probably a sculpin.

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  28. SnowcatcherMay 28, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    COOL!!! You're making me jealous because it will be a while before I can do any serious bird watching, and this is such a good time of year to try!

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  29. JillMay 28, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Splendid shots!

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  30. MaggidMay 28, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I'm having a silly day, i think . .
    too many silly things to count - perhaps i need a nap -
    I enjoy seeing this amazing creature - but, I'm glad it isn't coming for lunch -
    love & love,
    -g-

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  31. FOREST SNAPPERMay 28, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Thats a fantastic photo.

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  32. HansHBMay 28, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Lovely photos, great work!

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  33. RedPatMay 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Love that 2nd shot - it could be in a bird book!

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  34. DanMay 28, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful captures of a magnificent bird.

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  35. thewovenspokeMay 28, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful shots, the Osprey re so awesome!

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  36. KarenMay 28, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Wonderful shots, that's a lot of work for one fish.

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  37. mickMay 28, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Great in-flight photos.

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  38. eileeninmdMay 28, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Great flight shots! It is fun watching the Osprey catch their fish!

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  39. Manav SinghiMay 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Nice Capture.

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  40. LowellMay 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    These are super shots. We have a lot of osprey here, also, and they are fun to watch but I've never gotten a decent picture of one. Kudos to you.

    I'm on "break," but am posting a bit on L & L Photography (http://landlfotos.com/blog.)

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  41. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Awesome action captures Camera Girl.
    Ospreys are great birds to watch as they dive into the water and come up with a fish in their beak.

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  42. LindaMay 28, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Awesome photos!!!

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  43. GeorgeMay 28, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Both of these photos are magnificent.

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  44. JackMay 28, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful images, EG. In Florida, I see raptors everywhere, but I can't tell one from another.

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  45. RandyMay 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    I'll bet some guys wish they could fish like this.

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  46. MichelleMay 28, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    That first shot is awesome!!

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  47. StephanieMay 28, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    You were at the right place at the right time, the first one is fabulous. The wingspan on the second one is awesome.

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  48. SusanMay 28, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    I mean really, how in the world do you get such great photos? Awesome!

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  49. CarlettaMay 29, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Wonderful shots of the fisher!

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  50. Vett VandiverMay 29, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    wow what a great shot!!

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  51. KusumMay 29, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Great shots of a flying bird!

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  52. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    Osprey are amazing birds, great shots!

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  53. Cezar and LéiaMay 29, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    You are such a talented photographer!Amazing captures!
    Léia

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  54. kayerjMay 29, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    I would be so happy to follow you around for a day or two--oh wait, I do that by visiting your blog. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.

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  55. ViolaMay 29, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    WOOOW! VERY well done camera girl!! =)
    Stunning!!

    oh.. now I just was reminded of sushi, I love sushi! =)

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  56. DaveMay 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    great capture - both of you!

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  57. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    That's some pretty impressive fishing! Great captures!

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  58. Craver ViiMay 29, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Incredible!! Nice shootin'!

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  59. CloudiaMay 30, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    What marvelous shots!


    ALOHA from Honolulu
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  60. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful shots of this handsome bird.

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  61. Kenneth Cole SchneiderMay 30, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Nice action and lighting!

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  62. RoseJune 1, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Oh, EG, I would be as excited seeing these as I would an eagle...or very close to it. Wonderful, wonderful captures.

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