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News: Ospreys
dodobird:
WOW :o
bcbird:
Thanks, Dennis.
I love watching Osprey hunt. We get a good view in the summer at Shuswap Lake, BC.
It is always exciting to see them hunt, the circling, the dive, big splash and the rise, with the prize.
Bonus to see the talons juggle to get the fish heading forward as they fly gaining altitude.
photosbydennis:
I have been asked to post this for all to see...perhaps this link has already been posted, but I'm to cold and lazy after today to take the time to check.
This is an incredible video. I can't believe this Osprey got 5-6 fish at a time, then got a flounder under 3' of water, and then made off with what looks to be a 5+ lb. steelhead.
I've never seen a bird shake water off like a dog does - wouldn't want to get in the way of him
when he's got his eyes locked and his talons in the "load" position! Its talons are amazing!
There are 3 sequences in this one video:
1st sequence he catches half a dozen fish in one strike.
2nd sequence he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his prey.
3rd sequence he captures a big old fish that looks as if it weighs more than he does!
This is incredible to watch (best viewed in full screen mode)...enjoy!
Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded
birdcamfan:
Wow, I haven't seen anything like that before. I'll have to park my butt out there this weekend.
Thank you for the update.
photosbydennis:
I did confirm this week-end that both chicks are up and flying...perhaps not as graceful as the adults but they are making there way from pole to pole and back to the nest for feeding...(and yes I have photos) with flights out across the water ways leading to the lake.
Now what I did witness was an territorial confrontation between 2 females with both males in the area...at the time 1 chick was in the nest and just ducked down out of sight. The other was on a pole and appeared to sit very still.
This was the first time that I have seen anything like this...but it didn't really surprise me.
Photos from the week-end will be worked on soon.
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