Our Osprey pair has returned..nest building

[Louis Champan]

This past Sunday, yesterday, met up with Bill Dewey, Jim Thiel and Morrie at Bill’s favorite Osprey spot. Sure enough the Osprey pair were going about their business of building a nest, during which they provided us with lots of interesting shots. The weather was so-so, clouds mixed with a sun break or two, a little wind and some rain, but we still all managed to get some nice shooting in.

Most all of my flight shots were taken with a D2H, 300/4 lens handheld, those shots with the pair at the nest were taken with a D2X, 500/4. Anyway, here are a few of the shots I was able to get.

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Louie

 

[Glacier]

Louie,

These are fantastic images! Well done!

 

[Careigh]

If I wasn't on a pc I would give you a standing ovation! :biggrin: a.m.a.z.i.n.g

 

[Chip]

Great job Louie. I can see that place getting some visits this spring/summer:biggrin:

 

[hangin tree]

There is only one word comes to mind "STUNNING"

 

[Gerald Plowman]

Yep. . that's them! Excellent as usual.

 

[JohnK]

Terrific shots Louie. Where were those taken? I can't get nearly that close to the ones in Bellevue.

 

[snownow]

There is only one word comes to mind "STUNNING"

You can say that again, Great work.

 

[HarryB]

Wonderful Louie, that 3rd shot is just super.

 

[james thiel]

Bravo Louie. Those are stunning images. You really naiked them. I hope to have a few good ones but I am sure nothing I have will be as good as these, It was fun to shoot with you guys again.

 

[BirdManPhotographer]

Terrific set Louie. Glad your ospreys are back for you to enjoy. That 3rd one and 2nd to last rock. Love 'em. Looking forward to following the action throughout the season.

You guys are a little behind the Floridians. Our local ospreys have already had chicks weeks ago. They are going to be flying soon. I can't wait. I think I've already (after krilling) saved about 1,500 osprey pics from this season. <shakes head>

Keep 'em coming.

 

[Jim Strathearn]

Don't these guys have just the greatest wing positions? Looks like quite a small nest site. You should have a good look into it as the eggs develop and hatch.

Great series!

 

[Gale]

Good shooting Pal
Beautiful shots

 

[Anthony747]

Great shots Louie! Love these birds.

Anthony

 

[yifeng]

Louie, very impressive shots, especially those in flight shots taking with 300F4. They are so sharp!

 

[jimmyc1000]

Really awesome series. I love the last one of the osprey landing.

 

[GonzoBernelli]

Oooooooooooooo, And I mean it! Just wonderful (you lucky stffs you!

 

[Backdoctor]

cool series of shots there louie..

 

[Sharon]

What a fantastic series! Simply stunning.

 

[Peter G]

Wow, stunning series of shots, Louie! Very well done indeed. Where's Bill's Holy Grail of Osprey nests located?