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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Khalli on April 08, 2013, 02:55:21 PM

Title: more evidence of spring on the river - nesting Ospreys
Post by: Khalli on April 08, 2013, 02:55:21 PM

Spring and nesting is in the air as the Ospreys get busy.

female drops a new  branch in the nest
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8631432845_76f541e9de_c.jpg)

male sits and waits while mama positions it properly
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8262/8632541290_9de5d6ceec_c.jpg)

mama sticks her head up and seems satisfied
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8631436469_5bf5a1dcd8_c.jpg)

the male jumps out of the nest with his reward for his patience - a fresh piece of fish
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8632540274_832f3dd339_c.jpg)

male flies off to enjoy his meal in the wind and solitude.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8631426997_a624340826_c.jpg)

Title: Re: more evidence of spring on the river - nesting Ospreys
Post by: Rotarran on April 08, 2013, 07:35:58 PM

Nice captures and cool story too.

Title: Re: more evidence of spring on the river - nesting Ospreys
Post by: Palo on April 10, 2013, 09:47:56 PM

Excellent catch and narration Khalli!  Where exactly was this?  They are gorgeous.

Title: Re: more evidence of spring on the river - nesting Ospreys
Post by: MEGHAN on April 10, 2013, 10:06:28 PM

Most likely the Fountain Street Osprey's. I know they have returned. If it is those ones, we should be expecting Khalli to be posting some great fishing shots. Great spot for I/F and diving pictures.
But there are so many out that way it is hard to tell. Loads of Osprey on and around the Grand.

Meghan