Juvenile Osprey a Day Before Fledging by byronbackyard
Stretching her wings a day before first flight, this juvenile Osprey is ready to fledge from the nest in Belongil Estuary, Byron Bay. Mum is nearby on a pole watching after encouraging the juvenile to fly for several days. Both she and Dad circle in above the nest carrying fish and swoop off, over and over, encouraging the chick to take the quantum leap of faith.
Canon 450D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Comments
She is beautiful, such power in those wings.
Thanks Andrea, she is gorgeous and bigger than both her parents, I suspect she pushed any siblings out to the nest so she could have all the food!
– byronbackyard
Gorgeous!
Congrats on your feature!
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
August 14, 2010
Many thanks Teresa, very very happy making. I have a series all taken on the same day and they’re still my most valued and favorite photos!
– byronbackyard
Thanks for submitting your work in
Pets Need A Hug
BEAUTIFUL work
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Many thanks Ann!
– byronbackyard
Great spot…well done.
Many thanks, that’s ‘Harriet’ my most favourite bird of all time~
– byronbackyard