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My Jersey Girl...Osprey!

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Anthony747, Jul 3, 2005.

  1. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Hi All! Here are some shots from my secret osprey nest taken this morning. She’s very aggressive and hates my guts. Its really amazing hearing the whoosh sound as she fly’s by me trying to take my head off.

    Thanks for looking! Anthony


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    Anthony747, Jul 3, 2005
    #1
  2. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Man, Anthony! You aren't kidding. The look she's giving you in #2 and #5 you can tell she means business. Great captures!!
     
    Kevin Scott, Jul 3, 2005
    #2
  3. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,350
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Wow, great job Anthony!!! I can see why you keep it a secret spot. You must be pretty close for these.
     
    james thiel, Jul 3, 2005
    #3
  4. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Hi Kevin! Yes, she means business! I only stay for about 10-15 minute because she constantly circle's and fly by me until I leave.

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jul 3, 2005
    #4
  5. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Hi James, The nest is only about 50 feet away and about 30 feet high.

    Here's a shot of the nest.

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    Anthony747, Jul 3, 2005
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  6. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Very nice series Anthony. These are truly magnificent animals. I've never seen this kind of aggressive behavior before though. I need to go back and look at some of the shots that I got at Blackpoint in Feb.

    Thanks for sharing. :wink:
     
    Flew, Jul 3, 2005
    #6
  7. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Hi Frank! This osprey is very aggressive and will not stop until I leave.

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jul 3, 2005
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  8. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Excellent work
    What a set of eyes and claws
     
    bfjr, Jul 4, 2005
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  9. Gilles

    Gilles

    1,602
    May 20, 2005
    Québec, Canada
    I too like #1 and #5, but #5 is my favorite very very nice composition
     
    Gilles, Jul 4, 2005
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  10. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Beautiful series! That's one nasty, mean look on her face. Nice to see she's cleared up all the local spare rope & string! *LOL*

    You've really captured her well. Hopefully you'll get some great shots of the babies too. Cheers, S
     
    TOLady, Jul 4, 2005
    #10
  11. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Some cool captures, looks like the light was pretty harsh.............

    Keith
     
    Keith, Jul 5, 2005
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  12. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    WOW Very nice being a fellow New Jersian guess that doesnt qualify me for the loation fo this nest.... :wink:
     
    mike mac, Jul 5, 2005
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  13. Nikam

    Nikam

    474
    Apr 30, 2005
    Mission BC, Canada
    Anthony,

    Great series! If birds could swear, there'd be some pretty foul language coming out in #5. :) :)

    Thanks for sharing.
     
    Nikam, Jul 7, 2005
    #13
  14. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Anthony

    Hi Anthony....

    I just love your description of this birds feelings towards you :)

    Excellent shots!
     
    jfenton, Jul 7, 2005
    #14
  15. Baywing

    Baywing

    3,828
    Feb 22, 2005
    CT USA
    I wouldn't take it personally, I think she is just protecting her nest and doesn't know you don't mean her or it any harm.
     
    Baywing, Jul 7, 2005
    #15
  16. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Baywing, With all due respect...I know.

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jul 7, 2005
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