Homeward Bound by byronbackyard
On average, while not necessarily longer, female ospreys are 20% heavier than males and have a wingspan that is 5 to 10% greater. Female ospreys also often have darker plumage and a more defined necklace than their male counterparts.
Ospreys breed once yearly. The breeding season lasts for approximately 2.5 to 4 months. Two to four eggs are laid over a period of several days, each 1 to 2 days apart. Both the male and female incubate the eggs, which hatch after approximately 40 days. Because incubation starts when the first egg is laid, the eggs hatch asynchronously in the order in which they were laid.
Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Comments
Fabulous image!! . . .
Many thanks, a bit of a different angle!
– byronbackyard
A great head on shot Deb.
Many thanks Alwyn, I’d like to train them to ‘pose’ more but unfortunately …. no!
– byronbackyard
Super in flight capture Deb, lovely work, Mark.
Many thanks for your kind comment Mark!
– byronbackyard
You have these bloody things trained don’t you Deb! LOL. A beautiful shot Mate.
Oh I wish .. kind of! Thanks Al, I’ve had some good days with them and lucky shots but then I’ll get a run of dud shots for sure!
– byronbackyard
This is beautiful Deb, great capture!!
Many thanks Marvin, yes a different angle, nice of her to oblige!
– byronbackyard
1 Image per day ! 2011/08/14
Beautiful!
Many thanks Mikrin!
– byronbackyard
August 15,2011
Many thanks, very happy making indeed!
– byronbackyard
Your welcome :o)