*** ospreys, owls & others ***

Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
edited May 25, 2011 in Wildlife
Hello folks, Some recent pics of the the residents of Florida. Some unusual lighting conditions on a few of these with the smoke from some of the wildfires. :huh All taken from the boat except for the burrowing owls. :thumb

Thanks for looking.

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Finally....a "BIRD OF PREY" :huh:rofl


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Mike McCarthy

"Osprey Whisperer"

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Comments

  • nrmdisknrmdisk Registered Users Posts: 182 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    Simply awesome!!!!
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    Mike, as usual, all are superb, and most of us would be thrilled to have even one photo of such good quality, much less this whole series. I particularly like #3--the osprey with the fish, which was caught in such a good position, #7--the owll with eyes shut and mouth open. What is #14? A wood stork? And what bird is in #18, and is that a cormorant's head poking up from the right hand bottom corner? And finally, your 'Dirty Harry" Bird of Prey--too cute! Best, Pam
  • 1scrappychic1scrappychic Registered Users Posts: 53 Big grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    you've caught some amazing action with these. Very impressive.
  • ScottWScottW Registered Users Posts: 69 Big grins
    edited May 16, 2011
    Great series of shots. I like the lighting on the osprey and the pair of owls are very cute! Nice work.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2011
    Marvelous set Mike, love that yawning owl.
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    Wow. Really nice bunch of images here. Awesome set of osprey shots and those owls are too much! Nicely done thumb.gif
    Dan

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    Cool shots, Mike! Love the owls!

    I'm going to have to visit your side of the coast one of these days!
    Glenn

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    nrmdisk wrote: »
    Simply awesome!!!!

    Nice of you to say. Thank you.
    PGM wrote: »
    Mike, as usual, all are superb, and most of us would be thrilled to have even one photo of such good quality, much less this whole series. I particularly like #3--the osprey with the fish, which was caught in such a good position, #7--the owll with eyes shut and mouth open. What is #14? A wood stork? And what bird is in #18, and is that a cormorant's head poking up from the right hand bottom corner? And finally, your 'Dirty Harry" Bird of Prey--too cute! Best, Pam

    You are too kind. Thanks Pam.

    That is NOT a wood stork. Adult brown pelican. The other two are younger pelicans.

    That is a laughing gull and yes that is a cormorant letting him/her know they are not welcome on that branch. eek7.gifD
    1scrappychic wrote: »
    you've caught some amazing action with these. Very impressive.

    Thank you very much. Your comments are greatly appreciated.
    ScottW wrote: »
    Great series of shots. I like the lighting on the osprey and the pair of owls are very cute! Nice work.

    Thank you for looking and commenting, Scott.
    Harryb wrote: »
    Marvelous set Mike, love that yawning owl.

    Thanks Harry. Those burrowing owls are a hoot. thumb.gif
    NorthernFocus wrote: »
    Wow. Really nice bunch of images here. Awesome set of osprey shots and those owls are too much! Nicely done thumb.gif

    Thank you kindly. Much appreciated.
    raptorcaptor wrote: »
    Cool shots, Mike! Love the owls!

    I'm going to have to visit your side of the coast one of these days!

    Thanks Glenn. You'll have to come down and visit. I'll take you out on the boat for some osprey adventures.
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2011
    Mike you are amazing

    All very beautiful images.
    The first pelican shot is hilarious. and a great sharp image
    Hope you are doing ok
    Best Always Mike
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • TdcomptonTdcompton Registered Users Posts: 212 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2011
    Wow... I absolutely LOVE owls.. I am so envious of the chance you've had to photograph them.
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2011
    I really like #4, #7, and #14 although all are fantastic as usual. The last one is simply stupendous...How did you get that owl to put on that garb? rolleyes1.gif
    Stephen
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited May 25, 2011
    Gale wrote: »
    Mike you are amazing

    All very beautiful images.
    The first pelican shot is hilarious. and a great sharp image
    Hope you are doing ok
    Best Always Mike

    Thanks Gale. Doing well. Hope you are as well.
    Tdcompton wrote: »
    Wow... I absolutely LOVE owls.. I am so envious of the chance you've had to photograph them.

    I don't get the chance often to shoot owls. It is a pleasure. thanks.
    Maestro wrote: »
    I really like #4, #7, and #14 although all are fantastic as usual. The last one is simply stupendous...How did you get that owl to put on that garb? rolleyes1.gif


    Thanks Stephen. It's not easy training the owls to dress up. Small pieces of meat and heavy narcotics help. thumb.gif
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

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