9112 Osprey
The group of Osprey shots posted over the last few days were all taken April 30. Sometimes there was one bird in the air and sometimes as many as four. Keeping track of which bird was doing what was pretty much impossible, but along the way I saw the goldfish twice. Not sure if it was the same goldfish, but I’m guessing it was. The first strike on the goldfish was unsuccessful, with the Osprey only holding on for about a second. The fish never really cleared the water. The second strike was a complete success as the Osprey brought the fish out cleanly and then paraded it around in the air for a while before finding a tree for the feast. Some of the other shots show a fish I can’t identify. I’ve often visited Hendrie Valley and seen the Osprey do very little, but April 30th was a pretty good day.
9112 Osprey
The group of Osprey shots posted over the last few days were all taken April 30. Sometimes there was one bird in the air and sometimes as many as four. Keeping track of which bird was doing what was pretty much impossible, but along the way I saw the goldfish twice. Not sure if it was the same goldfish, but I’m guessing it was. The first strike on the goldfish was unsuccessful, with the Osprey only holding on for about a second. The fish never really cleared the water. The second strike was a complete success as the Osprey brought the fish out cleanly and then paraded it around in the air for a while before finding a tree for the feast. Some of the other shots show a fish I can’t identify. I’ve often visited Hendrie Valley and seen the Osprey do very little, but April 30th was a pretty good day.