Around the time the eggs hatched, I started to see osprey from other nests come to this one and stir up trouble. If they fly too close, the male will chase after the intruder.
The one osprey above seems to have feather issues. I have never seen them touch each other. Sometimes I wonder if this is just a game so the dads can fly away and hang out together. They also will chase another osprey if they have a fish. Eagles try to steal fish from osprey, and osprey, it appears will try to steal a fish from each other.
The gave me plenty to view by flying close to where I was standing. I love it when they do that.
One even flew very close to me during the pursuit and I got some nice close ups. I took some photos today and watched them for a few hours, but it was very cloudy and dark. It was still fun watching them. Have a great Monday!
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Wow, super shots, beautiful raptor
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Thanks to the Osprey!
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You too
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Great opportunities and you got some fab flight shots 👌 🥰
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I have the Osprey to thank for that.
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You captured them wonderfully!
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Thanks to the osprey!
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Interesting behavior and your images are amazing.
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They have personality and are fun to watch.
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Wow! Fantastic photos but I do hate that they bother each other. The last photo is amazing. I want to run my fingers across his tummy.
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I love that it comes so close. I think the da from the other nest wants to be photographed as well. 😄
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Male ego. LOLOL But absolutely fantastic photographs.
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They gave you a really good show.
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Nice action, Sharon. Animal flybys, I like that.
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The forward-flying close portrait is excellent.
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They will fly at times close to where I stand on a pier. It makes my day every time they do that.
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Wow, intense images, Sharon!
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I feel lucky they flew close enough for me to get these shots.
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Very creative writing style and awesome photography! How long are you doing travel blogging already?
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I started it because it was a class requirement for two different photography courses I took at different times. I think I have done it for about 5 years.
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