Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Osprey Offering

 Osprey returning to nest with a stick

I have read that male osprey convince females that they'll be good providers by bringing home sticks to the proposed nest.

 She's waiting

Will she be impressed?

 Looking at the offering

Adoring eyes

What do you think? Will they have a family together?

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65 comments:

  1. AndyJune 16, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    Nice photography and nice story telling Camera Girl.

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 16, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    My guess is yes but time will tell and I am sure you will show us equally great photos then.

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  3. The CrankyJune 16, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Well if I were a female osprey I'd be swooning...

    Love the story you've told with these gorgeous photos!

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  4. jp@A Green RidgeJune 16, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Eagles do the same thing and this pair seems enameled with each other!!...:)JP

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  5. RevrunnerJune 16, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    If not, he's sure wasted a lot of effort. :-)

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  6. eileeninmdJune 16, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Yes, I think they are well on their way to having babies.. Cool shots of the osprey! Enjoy your day!

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  7. KateJune 16, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Fantastic series of photos, telling an interesting story!

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsJune 16, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    WOW WOW great shots and your commentary well what can I say I laughed out loud. HUG B

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  9. Gill - That British WomanJune 16, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    that's so lovely the way you told their story. I think they will live happily ever after, well I hope so.

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  10. KathyJune 16, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    A very romantic story!

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  11. 21 WitsJune 16, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Oh I say yes! They will, as love is in the air and growing with their nesting!

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  12. Yogi♪♪♪June 16, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    She didn't look that impressed to me. It was like "That is more of a twig than a stick dude"

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  13. OhmydearestsJune 16, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    awesome photos! not sure about adoring eyes though...

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  14. BlogorattiJune 16, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Amazing stuff.

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  15. MersadJune 16, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Wonderful wildlife shots!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  16. MichelleJune 16, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I hope you will photograph the continuing saga!

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  17. MadSnapperJune 16, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    yes, they WILL have a family together. these photos are absolutely stunning.. i can see each feather and detail... really beautiful

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  18. AnvilcloudJune 16, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I think he's in luck.

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  19. TexWisGirlJune 16, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    sweet. :)

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  20. Pamela GordonJune 16, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful series of photos! I think it's a match. :)

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  21. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮June 16, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    A beautiful couple. Of course she want to have the stick.
    You rihgt about the eyes :)

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  22. DarlaJune 16, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful photos. I'd say that big stick might have won her heart.

    Darla

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  23. Sylvia KJune 16, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Nothing like starting the day with a romance!!! I love it!! Your shots are incredible as always and a handsome pair they are indeed!!

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  24. William KendallJune 16, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Beautifully graceful shots!

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  25. JudyJune 16, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    WOW! What can I say, amazing shots!

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  26. jo(e)June 16, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Love these close-up shots!

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  27. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJune 16, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    "Could you move the stick over there? No wait, I think it will look better here. No, maybe next to that one."

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  28. RoseJune 16, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    What female can resist and offering like that...wonderful captures, EG! I have only seen one osprey in real life, that I have known for sure was one. I am forever watching for one now.

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  29. KarenJune 16, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Love is in the air, or in this case, on the platform. Super shots!

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  30. KarenJune 16, 2015 at 11:36 AM

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  31. Photo CacheJune 16, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Incredible shots. Perfect timing.

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  32. AnonymousJune 16, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Very nice bird photography - that's difficult. I hope he managed to convince her about a common future :-)

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  33. RedPatJune 16, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I think he impressed her. It would have miserable out on that platform in the weather we have had lately, EG!

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  34. AnonymousJune 16, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Nature bird photography for sure.

    What a camera you have.

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  35. Ruth HiebertJune 16, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Wether she accepted or not,you got some great photos of this interaction.

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  36. JoJune 16, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful captures and what a great love story! Thanks for sharing. Jo

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  37. Linda W.June 16, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Wonderful shots! I certainly hope Mr and Mrs Osprey will have a family.

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  38. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 16, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I think he has definitely won the fair lady! Lovely series, excellent photos....I've heard about this courtship ritual too ... And the nests they have around here are sometimes really huge.

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  39. Coloring Outside the LinesJune 16, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    I'm cracking up- she does not look that impressed with the offering! I'm jealous...my osprey has not returned, but I just know he is out there on the edge of the field somewhere.

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  40. Amy at love made my homeJune 16, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Incredible pictures! xx

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  41. LowellJune 16, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Beautiful photos, but I think she's gonna stick it to him!

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  42. FABJune 16, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Glorious images Tina.

    He may woo her with a stick or two but I always think the nest building is a bit haphazard!

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  43. Adam JonesJune 16, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Fantastic pictures. I'm still yet to see an Osprey. I hope when I do its happens something like your pictures portray.

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  44. VPJune 16, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Wonderful images, as always, and a very interesting story...

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  45. Silver ParrotJune 16, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    What a wonderful photo-story! I love Ospreys - our local nesting pair just had their chick fledge and start flying around and it's been amazing to watch!

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  46. GayleJune 16, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Great lighting to bring out the detail.

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  47. Jenn JilksJune 16, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    I saw one bringing a stick today! So exciting to see this previously endangered species.

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  48. StephanieJune 16, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    One never knows these things. Fantastic images!

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  49. AlexanderJune 16, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    Very interesting post here. She sure looks impressed towards the last photo.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://alex.kakinan.com

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  50. GreenComotionJune 16, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Very beautiful photos, Tina!
    I have never seen Osprey close enough to photograph well.
    Thanks for showing us how beautiful they really are.
    Have a Wonderful Day!
    Peace :)

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  51. JackJune 16, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    That never worked for me, EG.

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  52. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Great story and shots. Looks like he has already delivered quite a few sticks, so I think he is in with a good chance.

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  53. Stewart MJune 17, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Cracking shots - we have ospreys here, but they are a slightly different species. Not got any pictures yet!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne (for a few days!)

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  54. PerthDailyPhotoJune 17, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my gosh I love this series of shots EG, I would say he is definitely in with a chance!

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  55. Small City ScenesJune 17, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    I am sure she said "Dude you are my hero'.
    Very good shots. A very cool bird and the namesake of the Seattle Seahawks.
    MB

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  56. DebbieJune 17, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Oooooh she is smitten, I do see babies in the future!!

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  57. HalcyonJune 17, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    I think she accepted his "stick".

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  58. A Colorful WorldJune 17, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Darling post! Great shots!

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  59. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    WOW! What a fabulous sequence! Great job.

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  60. Kovács MiklósJune 17, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    So beautiful birds and moments!

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  61. CloudiaJune 17, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Thrilling work. You read the pulses of nature and convey them!






    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=


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  62. UnknownJune 18, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Fabulous photos of these gorgeous birds!

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  63. handmade by amaliaJune 18, 2015 at 3:40 AM

    I see a lot of little ospreys in their future.
    Amalia
    xo

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  64. RohrerbotJune 18, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Adoring eyes:) They look like they'll make it last:) I think little ones are on the way!

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  65. Mary Howell CromerJune 18, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    I think they will make it work, how delightful this was!

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