Go! by byronbackyard
Both sexes of Osprey collect materials for the nest, but the female does most of the arranging of materials at the nest. Their nests are typically constructed of sticks, and lined with softer materials such as seaweed, kelp, grasses or cardboard. A wide variety of flotsam and jetsam may also be incorporated into osprey nests, including fishing line, plastic bags and nearly anything else that an osprey might find and can lift. Osprey pairs use the same nest year after year, but must spend some time each year repairing it and adding materials before eggs can be laid.
Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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What a superb capture !
Yep I’m soooo happy …. years and years of photographing these birds and occasionally she comes down so low and I get the shot!
– byronbackyard
Ooh, fantastic capture!
Yep I’m soooo happy …. years and years of photographing these birds and occasionally she comes down so low and I get the shot!
– byronbackyard
Deb, You’ve nailed the birds in flight. Great composition and exposure. Liz
This is one I’m so happy with, they’re few and far between!
– byronbackyard
This is beautiful Deb, great capture!!
Many thanks Marvin, this is one of the ones that I just love, when I actually catch her beauty!
– byronbackyard
wonderful capture
Many thanks Robert!
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Fabulous shot !
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
Wow Deb, this one is carrying a log. A great capture and a fav Mate.
Many thank Al, I’m very happy with this shot. It’s the same female Osprey, I just managed to get a great shot of her!
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8 August 2011 – 1 image per day
That’s a big stick Deb, getting in to practice for catching those fish, super in flight capture.
Many thanks Mark, she was sooo close to me and yes a very big stick, she collected a few while I was there today!
– byronbackyard