Ospreys in a cell tower

RayLarsonRayLarson Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
edited July 16, 2008 in Wildlife
Pair of ospreys behind where I work has set up housekeeping in a nest used last year for 2 chicks. This may be them. So far no chicks. Hard to get a good shot as the tower is very high. Will be watching them for any chicks in the near future.

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Ray Larson
Nikon D80, D300, D700 all gripped, Nikkor 50 f1.8 Nikkor 18-200 VR Nikkor 70-200 VR f2.8 Nikkor 28-300 VR, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 Sigma 80-400 OS Sigma 150-500 OS Nikon SB600

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2008
    They will make their nests anywhere won't they?
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • RayLarsonRayLarson Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    Maestro wrote:
    They will make their nests anywhere won't they?
    They seem to like high, flat places. Here in RI they are protected so that nest cannot be disturbed. We have seen pairs mate in that nest for the past 3 years. Yesterday, I tried to get closer for a better shot and they both circled me and squawked letting me know, in no uncertain terms, that I was getting too close. Believe me, that cell tower is high. Those pics were taken with a 500mm Sigma and are about a 50% crop. I would love to get better pictures of them but distance and height are an issue, not to mention they don't like company too close.
    Ray Larson
    Nikon D80, D300, D700 all gripped, Nikkor 50 f1.8 Nikkor 18-200 VR Nikkor 70-200 VR f2.8 Nikkor 28-300 VR, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 Sigma 80-400 OS Sigma 150-500 OS Nikon SB600
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    RayLarson wrote:
    They seem to like high, flat places. Here in RI they are protected so that nest cannot be disturbed. We have seen pairs mate in that nest for the past 3 years. Yesterday, I tried to get closer for a better shot and they both circled me and squawked letting me know, in no uncertain terms, that I was getting too close. Believe me, that cell tower is high. Those pics were taken with a 500mm Sigma and are about a 50% crop. I would love to get better pictures of them but distance and height are an issue, not to mention they don't like company too close.

    Wow that is high! I have the same lens btw. Nice one too.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • RayLarsonRayLarson Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    Maestro wrote:
    Wow that is high! I have the same lens btw. Nice one too.
    I must say the Sigma 150-500 OS is a sweet lens. I also have the Sigma 80-400 OSclap.gif
    Ray Larson
    Nikon D80, D300, D700 all gripped, Nikkor 50 f1.8 Nikkor 18-200 VR Nikkor 70-200 VR f2.8 Nikkor 28-300 VR, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 Sigma 80-400 OS Sigma 150-500 OS Nikon SB600
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