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Momma Osprey makes a Run ......

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Retief, May 2, 2007.

  1. Retief

    Retief Subscribing Member

    15,248
    Jan 26, 2005
    Marysville, WA
    Stopped by the nest even though it was quite overcast on the way home yesterday to see how things were going. It looks like Mom Osprey, just like Mom Canada Goose, is now sitting on eggs. Dad never showed up with food, off drinking with the Guys I think :wink:.

    Osprey seem to be very fastidious regarding their nests, but I was surprised when I saw Mom take off for a Facilities Break:

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    Coming back Home:
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    Retief, May 2, 2007
    #1
  2. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,867
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Very funny Bill. When Louie and I were there on Saturday, mom was not yet sitting on eggs, so this is new.
     
    james thiel, May 2, 2007
    #2
  3. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan Subscribing Member

    18,149
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    Bill, excellent set. The last shot is very nice, coming right off the page at you. Now what is that a parachute opening up to slow her down for landing on the previous shots? (ha...Ha)

    Louie
     
    Louis Champan, May 2, 2007
    #3
  4. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida
    Excellent shots of a common activity, as long as they stay away from where my car is parked.
     
    HarryB, May 2, 2007
    #4
  5. GonzoBernelli

    GonzoBernelli

    5,105
    Nov 11, 2005
    Houston, TX
    Oh, Bill, at it again I see! Well done!
     
    GonzoBernelli, May 2, 2007
    #5
  6. Vienna Pics

    Vienna Pics

    4,107
    Nov 14, 2005
    Virgnia
    Now we all see why cows do not fly.......
     
    Vienna Pics, May 2, 2007
    #6
  7. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,898
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    I really like the 1rst one - the colors in the background are really pretty, the lighting is really nice and soft. As for the others - I know a bird has to go when a bird has to go..........
     
    cajun angel, May 2, 2007
    #7
  8. Gerald Plowman

    Gerald Plowman

    1,330
    Dec 2, 2005
    Arlington, WA.
    Mom was sitting on eggs last Monday.
     
    Gerald Plowman, May 2, 2007
    #8
  9. Gerald Plowman

    Gerald Plowman

    1,330
    Dec 2, 2005
    Arlington, WA.
    Mom was sitting on eggs last Monday. . . I will do some research and post the exact hour. :) 
     
    Gerald Plowman, May 2, 2007
    #9
  10. BirdLady

    BirdLady

    1,864
    Jan 8, 2006
    Alabama
    Great set, Bill.
     
    BirdLady, May 2, 2007
    #10
  11. vettenut

    vettenut

    1,581
    Feb 27, 2006
    Tolland CT
    Bill, Glad to see you were not on the receiving end of that little gift.:biggrin: Great series as always. - Jeff
     
    vettenut, May 2, 2007
    #11
  12. BirdManPhotographer

    BirdManPhotographer

    1,943
    Feb 14, 2006
    Venice X Sarasota Florida
    I'm always amazed at the distance these birds can "shoot". The chicks in the nest darn near have my boat zeroed in. I have been taking rain gear and extra lens cleaning supplies. LOL. Nice set Bill.
     
    BirdManPhotographer, May 3, 2007
    #12
  13. DanielD

    DanielD

    3,235
    Aug 13, 2006
    Berlin, Old Europe
    Ha ha, good one.
     
    DanielD, May 3, 2007
    #13
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