FISH HAWK FINALLY (lots 'o' pics)

Osprey Whisperer

Hello folks. It's been a while since I've posted some osprey shots. As some may know...I've been following a few pairs of osprey for the last few months. The birth and growth of the 3 juveniles has been quite an experience to witness first hand. These amazing birds have provided me with many memorable photo ops. It's been almost a month since I last shot the osprey.

The photo ops have about come to a screatching hault. The last couple times I went out...I chased osprey in the boat for hours and only ended up with a few sightings. The productivity had diminished so much...it wasn't worth the hours of trolling afte them. The young are not around the nest much anymore as are the parents. I've sat at an empty nest too often of late...so I figure this well is about dry for this year. Can't wait until next "season".

Here are some more shots from the days of the osprey nest shooting. Hope you enjoy and thanks for putting up with the inferior post work. :eek:

Thanks for looking.

Harryb

All good Mike but the last two are special. You have to give Ben lessons on when to clip wings and when not to clip wings.

Andy

Schweet!

jwear

ok mike i am on dail up well if you have to clip then this ain't bad nice going i sure miss our opsrey :cry

John Mueller

Nice series Mike
IMHO they are lacking a certain kind of blue:lol4

Did I say that?:tiptoe



:hide

raptorcaptor

Very nice! I like the site the Ospreys' chose to build their nest.

Maestro

Amazing!:eek1

Osprey Whisperer

Thanks Harry. I appreciate your comments. Those last two shots...well..lets just say I almost went swimming off the boat.

I don't think Ben needs any lessons from me. That might be like the blind leading the blind. :uhoh

Lucky Hack

Spectacular series! usually photos go in order from good to ok, this series goes from stunning to spectacular! All the shots are amazing, but the second to the last one is really something! It looks like he found a bigger fish than the one he's got and he's coming straight for it! What'd you do, strap a trout to that lens?

hoping this message finds you well -Ian

pathfinder

Great series Mike.

I envy you the close access to your subjects.

The next to the last shot is awesome!!

Dante

Very nice!!


-Dante

dallas

Thanks Mike, wonderful series, don't stop the Ospreys

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Andy wrote:

Schweet!

Schwanks for schwooking ans Schwommenting Andy.

Osprey Whisperer

jwear wrote:

ok mike i am on dail up well if you have to clip then this ain't bad nice going i sure miss our opsrey :cry

Sorry buddy..I forgot you are living in the dark ages. I'm never returning your osprey to you trouble makers. They are mine....mine...all mine. bwahahahahaha bwahahahaha :uhoh Thanks for commenting Jeff. Did the lack of whacky blue skies scare off your partner in crime, Machinegun ?

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John Mueller wrote:

Nice series Mike
IMHO they are lacking a certain kind of blue:lol4

Did I say that?:tiptoe



:hide

Thanks John. You better hide. I've trained these osprey. They are deadly attack weapons in my hands. Hey...you shoot Canon..don't you, traitor ? :hung

Osprey Whisperer

Thanks Glenn. I too like the spot they built their nest in. It's nice and close to home. It's also near a great place to pull up and grab lunch.

saurora

Don't worry Mike....we'll never tire of your Osprey shots!!! They can say all they want about Egret-fest.....I like the Ospreys best!!! Absolutely gorgeous birds in flight and you sure do get the best shots!! Love the last 2! Keep'em comin'!!

windoze

very Impressive, you are indeed the birdman photographer



thanx for showing these!


troy

Osprey Whisperer

Thank you Maestro. I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment.

Osprey Whisperer

Thank you for the kind words Ian. I didn't have a trout on my lens....just a goofy hat on my head. The osprey would like to buzz me from time to time. It wasn't what I'd call an aggressive approach..but more of "Hey Mr. photog man...I knwo you are here taking our pictures...so get a good look."

ultravox

Great...
Like all of them but the last two ...

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pathfinder wrote:

Great series Mike.

I envy you the close access to your subjects.

The next to the last shot is awesome!!

Thanks Jim. I appreciate you commenting. If you get back out this way for MI4 ...you should come down with Harry, Kevin and a few others and I'll give you guys a guided tour on the boat of our osprey nests.

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Thanks Dante. Nice of you to stop in and take the time to comment.

Ric Grupe

If this isn't a bite in the ass!!!



:lol4

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dallas wrote:

Thanks Mike, wonderful series, don't stop the Ospreys

You're welcome William and thank you for looking and commenting. I'll see if I can honor the requtest. With the T-storms rolling through here a few times a day...it's impossible to get out to shot. :cry

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saurora wrote:

Don't worry Mike....we'll never tire of your Osprey shots!!! They can say all they want about Egret-fest.....I like the Ospreys best!!! Absolutely gorgeous birds in flight and you sure do get the best shots!! Love the last 2! Keep'em comin'!!

Thanks Susan. I appreciate the kind comments. Will keep 'em coming as long as I can.:uhoh

evil eggplant

OMG, so sweet..

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Hello folks. It's been a while since I've posted some osprey shots. As some may know...I've been following a few pairs of osprey for the last few months. The birth and growth of the 3 juveniles has been quite an experience to witness first hand. These amazing birds have provided me with many memorable photo ops. It's been almost a month since I last shot the osprey.

The photo ops have about come to a screatching hault. The last couple times I went out...I chased osprey in the boat for hours and only ended up with a few sightings. The productivity had diminished so much...it wasn't worth the hours of trolling afte them. The young are not around the nest much anymore as are the parents. I've sat at an empty nest too often of late...so I figure this well is about dry for this year. Can't wait until next "season".

Here are some more shots from the days of the osprey nest shooting. Hope you enjoy and thanks for putting up with the inferior post work. :eek:

Thanks for looking.

Osprey Whisperer

windoze wrote:

very Impressive, you are indeed the birdman photographer



thanx for showing these!


troy

Thanks Troy. Nice of you to say. I always enjoy sharing my shots with the good folks here on Dgrin.

Osprey Whisperer

Thanks for looking and commenting Cristian.

Seefutlung

great stuff!

Osprey Whisperer

Ain't no butts about it, Ric. Thanks for looking.:D