All Grown Up

Gallery: AvianPosted August 13, 2017322 views8 comments

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3 osprey chicks hatched on June 1,2, and 3 this year on the nest on a big rock in the ocean right in front of our house. The smallest little one did not make it, but the other two are strong and healthy, and fledged a week ago. I have not seen them manage to catch anything yet, so the adults continue to feed them

2017:07:24 10:32:46
D800
500mm
1/3200 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +2/3
ISO: 1250
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on August 14, 2017 at 9:16 AM

Great family shot here. I like that you can see all of their eyes. Well done.

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Comment posted by Jake Alletson on August 14, 2017 at 10:31 AM

What a privilege to be able to watch a family like this. Many birdwatchers must be envious.

Thank you for sharing it.

Registered on May 3, 2016, 12 Posts, 163 Comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 14, 2017 at 6:04 PM

Great group photo with everyone appearing to be in good focus. I especially like the osprey coming into the nest.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on August 14, 2017 at 7:28 PM

Nicely composed action image. Love it that you got all four birds eyes.

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on August 14, 2017 at 8:10 PM

Nice capture, Sandy. Sorry to hear that one didn't make it. You sure were blessed to have the family so close for you to watch and photograph. Excellent capture of all 4 of them.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 14, 2017 at 8:42 PM

Looks like the kids are getting leftovers tonight! sad

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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on August 15, 2017 at 8:58 AM

Sandy, this is very nice! I like the perspective from below, and that you captured an interesting pose from all 4 birds. It's great that this is right out in front of the house.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on August 15, 2017 at 12:49 PM

Sandy: excellent group action shot. It's great when the birds co-operate. cool

Richard

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