Nest-building osprey

Picture of the moment
PICTURE OF THE MOMENT

 

A couple of days ago I discovered an area where there are several nesting ospreys. I had the privilege of watching one of them swoop down to the ground about ten feet from me, clasp branches in its talons, and carry them back to the utility pole where it was building its nest. Here’s just one of the pictures:

Osprey preparing to snatch a branch for its nest

 

I will have more pictures from this osprey area, including nests, ospreys in the nests, flying, swooping, eating….

 

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About Russel Ray Photos

Forty-five years as a photographer, beginning with yearbook staff in sixth grade.

Posted on March 27, 2012, in Birds, Fauna, Mother & Father Nature, Photos, Picture of the Moment and tagged , . Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.

  1. What a capture… AMAZING :)

  2. WOW… so great a photo.. I love the claws…

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