Flickr We Have Lift Off! Osprey Flight School Has Begun!
I saw two Osprey in flight from Hwy 60 on my way home from work. Knowing that it is rare for both parents to leave the chicks unattended, I went to check out the family. Sure enough, this chick was perched on one of the lights near the nest. Mama Osprey Dos Rayas was very agitated when I got out of the car this time, no doubt feeling her chick was vulnerable. I have developed a pretty authentic Osprey whistle, but maybe I'm saying "I want to EAT you" or something equally frightening in Osprey-ese. Must research, LOL! No doubt this chick will be back in the nest tomorrow, and I will definitely make an effort to check on them. The chicks are full grown, but not as filled out as their parents yet and of course they still have the juvenile markings on the tops of their wings!
Hugs and thanks for viewing! =o)
***All rights to my images are STRICTLY reserved. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing my images or if you are an educator or non-profit interested in use. copyright KathleenJacksonPhotography 2009***
Flickr We Have Lift Off! Osprey Flight School Has Begun!
I saw two Osprey in flight from Hwy 60 on my way home from work. Knowing that it is rare for both parents to leave the chicks unattended, I went to check out the family. Sure enough, this chick was perched on one of the lights near the nest. Mama Osprey Dos Rayas was very agitated when I got out of the car this time, no doubt feeling her chick was vulnerable. I have developed a pretty authentic Osprey whistle, but maybe I'm saying "I want to EAT you" or something equally frightening in Osprey-ese. Must research, LOL! No doubt this chick will be back in the nest tomorrow, and I will definitely make an effort to check on them. The chicks are full grown, but not as filled out as their parents yet and of course they still have the juvenile markings on the tops of their wings!
Hugs and thanks for viewing! =o)
***All rights to my images are STRICTLY reserved. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing my images or if you are an educator or non-profit interested in use. copyright KathleenJacksonPhotography 2009***