I typically associate ospreys with open water; so, this afternoon when I spotted one hunting for fish beside a lake at a nearby park (not what I would call “open water”), I was more than a little surprised. I was also delighted because I’d never encountered an osprey anywhere other than the coast–and I’d never had the opportunity to photograph one until today.
Here are the best of the bunch.
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19 responses to “Afternoon with an Osprey”
Great photo! Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you!
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I had one pause in a tree at my backyard river six years ago. They’re great.
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They are! I spoke to a fisherman who said the osprey’s been hanging around consistently for the past few weeks. I hope to see him again. Must’ve been awesome to see one in your backyard.
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So beautiful!!
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Thank you!
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Lucky you! Fantastic photos! I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them in Oregon. 😍
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Thank you! They are very impressive creatures. 🙂
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Majestic. But having said that, I’m glad I’m not a fish.
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Haha no kidding. Actually saw him eating a fish. Unfortunately, those photographs weren’t quite good enough to post. He was too far away. Was pretty cool to see, though.
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Amazing close-up shots of this majestic bird! Love that arc of the neck and the way he is inspecting the world. ❤
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Thank you so much!
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The gloss of the various brown feathers is so beautiful..
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Yes! They’re very stunning.
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Beautiful pictures. They look so majestic.
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Thank you. Ospreys are very impressive birds.
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Amazing and beautiful.
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Thank you! They are amazing birds.
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Yes they are and you are welcome.
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