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Osprey in for the kill...me!

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Anthony747, Jun 24, 2005.

  1. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Hi All! Today my usually friendly and accommodating ospreys were not happy to see me! As soon as she saw me she was in attack mode, she got so close to me that I actually felt a breeze as she flew by (that shot came out blurry). I did not stay long because I almost wet my pants! By the way these birds make a snorting type sound when upset.

    Do ospreys attack humans? This one wanted me.

    This is when I was first spotted.
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    Getting closer!
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    Didn't like the look of those hooks coming for me!
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    The Fly By.
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    Thanks for looking! D70 and the Nikon 70-200mm VR.
    Anthony :shock:
     
    Anthony747, Jun 24, 2005
    #1
  2. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    LOL they are vocal birds. Seems you did piss it off. How close were you, somehow you threatened it, cause most times they just fly away.

    Better get a blind to shoot from.
     
    Backdoctor, Jun 24, 2005
    #2
  3. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,061
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Interesting story and even better shots. You were in trouble when he started to lower his feet as in the next to last image. Well done Anthony.
     
    greyflash, Jun 24, 2005
    #3
  4. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    I think that I'd get a helmet with a large face mask. :lol: :lol:

    Cool series Anthony.
     
    Flew, Jun 24, 2005
    #4
  5. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    very cool!
     
    dmwphoto, Jun 24, 2005
    #5
  6. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,415
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Welcome to the club - I just had a similar experience with a Goshawk. I think it is a proximity and fledgling thing.
     
    hillrg, Jun 24, 2005
    #6
  7. Brew

    Brew Guest

    Yep I wouldn't trust her, she has a crazy look in her eyes!!!!

    Nice job to hang in there but remember protect your gear :wink:
     
    Brew, Jun 24, 2005
    #7
  8. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Backdoctor, I was about 100 feet from the nest and I would estimate the nest is about 40 feet high. I've been shooting this nest for about month now and you are correct they usually just fly away, but not today :shock:

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jun 24, 2005
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  9. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Awesoem shots youa re a brave man. I am from Cherry Hill NJ where is this place located loosk wonderful
     
    mike mac, Jun 24, 2005
    #9
  10. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Excellent series, enjoyed the story as well.. Great job!
     
    Keith, Jun 24, 2005
    #10
  11. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Mike, I wish I could tell you but this is my close and personal spot. I'll post more.

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jun 24, 2005
    #11
  12. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Mike, I wish I could tell you but this secluded nest is all mine :wink:

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jun 25, 2005
    #12
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