Judy's Photoblog
Osprey and supper...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 5 January 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Leaving Bayport after sunset, we spotted this Osprey landing on top of the telephone pole with its supper 'in hand'.
The fish was still flipping its tail............. :(
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Barbara from Florida, United States
Excellent "catch" here Judy. Amazing to see these birds of prey. The light gives scale to the size of these birds. Osprey are also called Fish Hawks since the eat primarily fish.
5 Jan 2009 5:11am
@Barbara: It really was a 'snatch' because he was moving ... and tomorrow will show two more shots.
I also got a video that night with Mike standing guard so that cars wouldn't hit me. :D
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
wow,you must eb real fast to capture this,i would have missed it by the time i dish out my camera:)
5 Jan 2009 9:20am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Wonderful catch Judy and the blurr of its wings adds to the excitement of the sight:-)
5 Jan 2009 10:04am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Wow! what a catch Judy, both you and the Osprey.
Happy New Year to you and yours :)
5 Jan 2009 11:51am
MJ from Delaware, United States
great action shot.... I love these birds when I am in Florida.... Up here you don't usually get this close...
5 Jan 2009 12:47pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Fantastic 'in flight - soon to land photo, what great timing on your part Judy ;)
5 Jan 2009 2:23pm
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Well spotted,and well taken,am looking forward to tomorrow for the next shot.
5 Jan 2009 3:40pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
So well spotted and captured, well done
5 Jan 2009 7:33pm
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
You certainly caught the movement. Well spotted Judy.
5 Jan 2009 8:05pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
You caught t his osprey at an opportune moment; they are such regal birds, even if their fishy diet sometimes stinks. Nice photo.
5 Jan 2009 8:31pm
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
You got one too... they are SO hard to get a shot of since they are flying around looking for fish...
5 Jan 2009 9:32pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
what a cool thing to see - a magnificent bird, in action.....
I love the motion in this....
5 Jan 2009 9:34pm
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Dear Judy, a great moment to capture on film - good work!!
6 Jan 2009 4:09am
cassiel from Mexico, Mexico
que imagen tan oportuna! congratulations for the 50th years celebration
6 Jan 2009 4:32am
Krisu from Tampere, Finland
Wow! Great capture!!! I-on the other hand- am so glad that the osprey had really fresh fish to eat. :)
7 Jan 2009 12:31am
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
You were very fast here!!! The captured movement in the bird is good! I wish I could see more of the fish.....but maybe this was a forced landing.
18 Jan 2009 11:00am
@Japanalia: I think the bird rushed his landing so he wouldn't lose his fish ... and the fish was still wiggling to get away!
Sony DSC-H5
1/40 second
F/3.7
ISO 320
72 mm