Into the Sunset  by byronbackyard
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Ospreys are unusual among raptors for being piscivores. Their diet consists almost exclusively of fish. They are generally opportunistic, and will eat whatever fish species are accessible to them – either in shallow waters, or near the surface of deeper waters. They hunt for fish on the wing (less often from a perch), flapping and gliding 10 to 40 meters above the water.

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About byronbackyard

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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australian, estuary, raptor, osprey, bird of prey, byron bay, pandion haliaetus, fishing hawk, belongil

Comments

  • emele
    emeleabout 2 years ago

    Wonderful!

  • Many thanks!

    – byronbackyard

  • Phillip Weyers
    Phillip Weyersabout 2 years ago

    Another lovely shot Byron. Those Ospreys must have adopted you by now.

  • I think it’s more that I’ve adopted them … however they do appear to know me and sometimes play ‘games’ with me!

    – byronbackyard

  • en-joy
    en-joyabout 2 years ago

    Love this!

  • Many thanks!

    – byronbackyard

  • moensel
    moenselabout 2 years ago

    Very, very nice!!

  • Thank you

    – byronbackyard

  • Hedoff
    Hedoffabout 2 years ago

    Another good one

  • Many thanks for your support!

    – byronbackyard

  • oldsalty
    oldsaltyabout 2 years ago

    Beautifull sky backdrop for a great capture!

  • Many thanks!

    – byronbackyard

  • bettywiley
    bettywileyabout 2 years ago

    Wow! Now THIS is an osprey shot. Magnificent capture! I love this against the colorful sky.

  • Thanks so much for your kind comment!

    – byronbackyard

  • David Clarke
    David Clarkeabout 2 years ago

    Superb image, Byron, beautifully captured against that dramatic backdrop!

  • Many thanks David!

    – byronbackyard

  • Ann Warrenton
    Ann Warrentonabout 2 years ago

    April 18,2010

    Wonderful

  • Many many thanks … love that you love it!

    – byronbackyard

  • Ann Warrenton
    Ann Warrentonabout 2 years ago

    Your welcome