This female Osprey keeps circling above the nest with a piece of fish trying to get the fledging in the nest to fly! Ospreys are vulnerable to predation from aerial predators, such as owls and eagles. The speckled appearance of osprey chicks camouflages them in the nest and may be an adaptation to minimize predation. Alarm calls are often given when a potential predator or disturbance such as a boat or human approaches the nest. These calls are usually accompanied by erect posturing and diving flight. Both parents expend considerable effort protecting the nest from intruders, including other ospreys and potential predators. Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
You captured a wonderful pose! Thanks for including the lens information as well. I’m looking for something a little better than the kit lens and this one was on my short list.
Many thanks for your kind comment, she’s a beautiful bird!
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beautiful photo, excellent timing.
Many thanks, she’s beautiful isn’t she!
– byronbackyard
You captured a wonderful pose! Thanks for including the lens information as well. I’m looking for something a little better than the kit lens and this one was on my short list.
Many thanks for your kind comment, she’s a beautiful bird!
– byronbackyard
Another great capture! Awsome timing.
Thanks so much Sherry, she’s gorgeous and so close!
– byronbackyard
September 1, 2010

Thanks so much Teresa, I love this one, she has her new chick just below her in that nest.
– byronbackyard
Beautiful capture of this wonderful bird….
Many thanks for your kind comment, they bring me much joy!
– byronbackyard
Congrats on your wonderful feature, this is superb work.
Thanks so much and many congrats to you for your features, sale and banner!
– byronbackyard
Fantastic capture!
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard