Training by Dad by byronbackyard
After fledging, young Ospreys begin to hunt on their own. Their parents, more often dad, teach them firstly how to fly and then to fish. Dad will fly above them with a fish, quite low so the juvenile tries to get the fish but then he’ll swoop up high encouraging the juvenile to follow. He will do this over and over again until the juvenile learns to fish alone.
However, they often continue to return to the nest to receive food from their parents for two to eight weeks after fledging.
Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Comments
So Glad I found you fabulous images
That’s such a lovely comment, thank you, I’m so glad you like them!
– byronbackyard
I think that your work is absolutely sensational. It is always very sharp and perfectly exposed as well as being so gorgeous.
What a beautiful comment, thanks so much … I think the same about your work, that challenge win of the big cat is the best I’ve ever seen!
– byronbackyard
Thanks for submitting your work in
Pets Need A Hug
I really do envy the fact you get to see these creatures the way you do darlin, well done as always!
Thanks so much Kimberly, I spend so much time out there but over soon as Bella is nearly self sufficient and then they’re not at the nest all the time …. also very hot in summer and lots of snakes, ticks and goannas.
– byronbackyard
Wonderful Shot !!
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
Fantastic capture!
Many thanks for your kind comment!
– byronbackyard
Perfect! Very dramatic bird, prey and sky!!!
Many thanks for your kind comment!
– byronbackyard
September 11, 2010
Many thanks, very happy making!
– byronbackyard
Congratulations on your beautiful feature, you so deserve them, you have awesome captures.
Thanks so much for all your kind comments!
– byronbackyard