Osprey Touchdown...

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!   )

 

Thanks Gary. They are a hoot to watch!

 

Thanks for the ID Gale. I had been watching which one was on top when they were doing the nasty and I really thought this banded one had the top spot. I'll have to watch more carefully next time...   Now that I see the difference in the crest's, it should be easier for me.

 

Thanks Mike! I'd say I'd have to agree about the talons...  

Thanks for the nice comments James. I hope yours return soon. they sure are fun to watch!

LOL! Thanks for looking Don.

thanks Ray!

Thanks Brian. I was fortunate to have someone that knew where this nest is and pass that info along to me. I'm the only photographer there so I consider myself lucky...

 

Thanks Chris. The 500 is just the right length for these guys.

Thanks Crystall. How did you make out w/the 500P?

 

Thanks Anthony. I never realized that they did in fact look different...

Thanks for looking Harry!

 

Thanks Lou. We have them all over around here... I never realized how prevalent they were until this year. Good luck at Cape cod!