Osprey and her Chick!

Gallery: AvianPosted April 18, 201091 views12 comments

Mama Osprey feeding her 3 day old little chick.
Nikkor Lens (200-400MM F4 with a 1.4X t.c)
450MM @F11
ISO: 500
Shutter 1/400 sec

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on April 18, 2010 at 9:59 PM

wow talk about a difference in size. I like the tender touch of the adults beak and its young. How did you get this angle (and this close?)

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on April 18, 2010 at 10:35 PM

A very touching moment! A well equipped predator tending to her young with love and care. This is why I love nature! Great shot!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 18, 2010 at 10:39 PM

Very nice! Great exposure and angle.
Great angle - it's tough to find a nest so accessible and that we can see into.
I have a favorite one like this too that should be hatching in early June.
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on April 18, 2010 at 10:43 PM

Great behavior shot. Looks like you have a great location to shoot from, I hope to see many more!

Peter

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 19, 2010 at 7:06 AM

Cool shot Eric. Love being able to see into the nest. Great moment captured well.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on April 19, 2010 at 9:02 AM

what a treat to have a nest you can get that angle on, Eric. neat to see that such a young chick already has the eyeline. whites on the back of the head look a little hot. hope you're able to follow this family all the way to fledging.

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Comment posted by antino cervigni on April 19, 2010 at 9:51 AM

Great capture, wonderful work...

Registered on April 17, 2010, 70 Posts, 202 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Leekam on April 19, 2010 at 3:19 PM

A perfect Nature story with perfect photography. Brilliant!

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Comment posted by Ian Mason on April 19, 2010 at 5:56 PM

Wonderful image of mother nature at its best. The detail is fantastic. I'm intrigued as to how you managed to get the image? Is it done remotely?

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on April 19, 2010 at 5:56 PM

Great behavior shot.

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on April 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM

Comment posted by Ian Mason on 04/19/10 at 5:56 pm EST
Registered on 12/14/05, 327 Posts, 1636 Comments
Wonderful image of mother nature at its best. The detail is fantastic. I'm intrigued as to how you managed to get the image? Is it done remotely?
Ian Mason
Scotland

Thanks! Nest is located were I can get with in 40 feet at eye level. All I can really say with out giving up the location!

Registered on October 2, 2009, 69 Posts, 434 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 20, 2010 at 12:37 AM

So nice to see this agressive bird showing some love. I've not seen one this close to her chick. Very nice

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