Osprey On Defense

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 12, 201180 views3 comments

This osprey nest is on a channel marker near Cape Lookout, NC. There were three birds in the nest. This one was the sentry, as as we got closer with the boat, he began squawking and would circle in defense mode. You can just see the head of one of the other birds over the nesting material. Larger version available for more detail.

Canon 7D, 70-200mm w/1.4 ext. @ 185mm, F4, 1/2500, ISO 160, handheld from moving boat

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on July 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

Here's another shot with the three birds visible

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 12, 2011 at 6:44 PM

Great capture Wick. I especially like the repost and the stares you are getting. Looks like some of the Osprey outposts I see in Mid Coast Maine.

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Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on July 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM

Nice behavioral shot. I like their choice of nest location! Good stare from the flying Osprey, too.

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