I was in good position to catch this male Osprey landing on the conduit next to its nest. I've seen him do this several times and he slips and has to rely on one talon every time... You'd think he'd learn!
D2H, 500P, TC16a.
The slip...
The recovery...
Touchdown...
(Yes, that's rope in the nest!
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D2H, 500P, TC16a.

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The slip...

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The recovery...

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Touchdown...

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(Yes, that's rope in the nest!