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birdcamfan:
i wondered if that could have something to do with it. I have seen them drop down onto their nest and it is also an unusual type of flight. Thanks so much for filling me in on that.
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: birdcamfan on July 15, 2012, 22:39 ---Thank you. They are so beautiful with their interestingly shaped wings.
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The muscle development is part of what gives them the distinctive shape, some of the feathers are longer as well contributing to "the look". They don't dive below about 3 feet in the water (or not willingly or on purpose) but they do need to be able to lift off from a partially submerged position vertically with a fish that will weigh between 20 and 50 percent of its own body weight. It is believed that the shape/look is an adaptation for this particular style of hunting.
birdcamfan:
Thank you. They are so beautiful with their interestingly shaped wings.
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: birdcamfan on July 15, 2012, 21:24 ---I ran past the osprey nest at Siglivik this morning and there were 2 adults perched on the hydro pole cross supports and one little head sticking up in the nest. I do not know how many chicks there are this year and this is the first chance I have had to watch since they have hatched. Anyone wanting to see them, they are visible from highway nine at Siglivik, 6 miles past Winnipeg Beach. There is a big 6 mile mark on the shoulder for the Islandigdagurin road race. (The mile markers are on the east shoulder all the way from Winnipeg Beach to Gimli) If you see that, you are in the right place. They are on top of a hydro pole there on the east side of the highway.
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And check out these osprey's on/in Dennis gallery - www.pbase.com/photosbydennis
birdcamfan:
I ran past the osprey nest at Siglivik this morning and there were 2 adults perched on the hydro pole cross supports and one little head sticking up in the nest. I do not know how many chicks there are this year and this is the first chance I have had to watch since they have hatched. Anyone wanting to see them, they are visible from highway nine at Siglivik, 6 miles past Winnipeg Beach. There is a big 6 mile mark on the shoulder for the Islandigdagurin road race. (The mile markers are on the east shoulder all the way from Winnipeg Beach to Gimli) If you see that, you are in the right place. They are on top of a hydro pole there on the east side of the highway.
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