The male Osprey from Belongil Estuary in Byron Bay returns with a fish to be shared with his partner and their chick. He will eat, starting with the head, and then fly over to the nest to feed his family. Both parents tear pieces off the fish to feed to the chick.
Canon 450D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Featured In: The Birds

australian, bird of prey, fishing hawk, osprey, pandion haliaetus, raptor, wildlife
Many thanks for checking out my photos, please feel free to give feedback! My wanderings in nature and observations of birds, particularly raptors, is what gives me great joy and constantly reminds me of the beauty and strength of life. My favourites are raptors, I love their freedom, grace, ruthlessness, pride, adaptability and flexibility and I learn much about parenting, protection and blind faith from them.
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Comments
So beautiful, a wonderful image. Thanks for the info too!
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
Like the square composition, cool shot. Nice focus (DOF)
Thanks so much!
– byronbackyard
August 5, 2010

Very happy making Teresa, a little different one, proud Dad hogging his catch!
– byronbackyard
awesome catch, you too :-)
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
Great catch! Pardon the pun. lol. Cheers Jan
Many thanks Janette!
– byronbackyard
Congratulations on your brilliant feature, great capture.
Thanks so much!
– byronbackyard