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Ready to Fish
September 11, 2023 -
This osprey seemed to appear out of nowhere and alighted upon a branch at the end of the lake. Given its exceptional eye...
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Patriotic Perch
June 12, 2023 -
This osprey found the ideal perch, where the inlet broadened into a small harbor, to search for its next meal. I was for...
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On the Hunt
May 31, 2023 -
While the cormorants were diving below the surface for their meal, this osprey was circling overhead looking for its pre...
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Deadliest Catch
May 19, 2023 -
Great eyesight, phenomenal speed and sharp talons with an opposable one like our thumb, make for a very high catch rate.
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Up, Up and Away
May 15, 2023 -
Always exciting to watch an osprey focus on a target (who knows how far away) with their laser-like vision and take off...
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Possible Target
April 30, 2023 -
Ospreys are seen fairly often circling the beaches, especially near the inlets here in southeast Florida. They are excel...
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Breezy
April 22, 2023 -
I sat for almost 15 minutes watching this osprey stay perched above the inlet in Sebastian while the wind picked up. I w...
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Observation Tower
April 18, 2023 -
Pole sitting on top of the bridge high above the inlet in Sebastian patiently searching for its next meal. With it's kee...
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Turning the Catch
March 15, 2023 -
Once the prey has been caught and the osprey is off to ha higher perch to eat its meal, it will gradually turn the fish...
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Perched & Alert
March 13, 2023 -
A few seconds before capturing this osprey locking on to its prey, this osprey was lower on the tree top and appeared t...
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Almost Hidden
March 10, 2023 -
Great horned owls have the largest and widest distribution range of any American owl. They tend not to migrate, but rema...
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Great Catch
February 27, 2023 -
I have watched this osprey come and go for several weeks now, always circling the small harbor off the Indian River. Mos...
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Going Fishing
February 08, 2023 -
Raptors of many kinds abound in Florida near inland lakes and waterways as well as along the coastal areas. Ospreys are...
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Circling Offshore
February 03, 2023 -
This "great fisherman", the osprey was circling just offshore looking for its next meal. I watched it fly in ever wideni...
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Up and Away
January 18, 2023 -
After almost 10 minutes perched on top of the flagpole, it was time to find another perch and search for prey. Although...
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Flagpole Sitting
January 09, 2023 -
I was very fortunate that this osprey landed atop the flagpole and rested there for almost 10 minutes before moving on....
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Quick Departure
January 05, 2023 -
After sitting on the flagpole for almost 10 minutes, this osprey decided it was time to move on to another perch. Appare...
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From A Distance
October 03, 2022 -
Late afternoon while sitting on the deck photographing hummingbirds, I saw a small, almost speck, high in the sky beyond...
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Who's Watching
September 30, 2022 -
In the kitchen one afternoon when this red tailed hawk landed on the neighbors tree. I'm guessing it was a scouting perc...
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Easy Meal
June 15, 2022 -
This juvenile eagle decided picking up a floating shrimp was an easy meal - - maybe appetizer -- as it searched for food...
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Target in Reach
June 13, 2022 -
Having just left its nest, this adult American Eagle headed straight for the lake in search of breakfast. With its talon...
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Going Fishing
June 06, 2022 -
This adult American Eagle had been resting in the nest with it's mate when it decided it was time for breakfast and quic...
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Grab & Go
June 03, 2022 -
After coming in quickly from above, this juvenile American eagle grabbed a piece of floating fish from the surface of La...
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On the Approach
April 27, 2022 -
There were several juvenile eagles circling and diving for an easy meal of pieces of fish and discarded bait thrown into...
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Successful Fishing Excursion
April 20, 2022 -
An adult bald eagle after successfully picking up a piece of fish floating on the surface. At this location, fishermen c...
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Easy Pickings
April 19, 2022 -
This particular day on Lake Lochloosa was very calm with no breeze and very little movement on th water. As a result the...
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Fishing Juvenile
April 18, 2022 -
This eagle is still in the process of maturing into adulthood which will occur at about 5 1/2 years of age. Based on the...
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Immature Eagle
April 15, 2022 -
The bald eagle most likely is the most recognizable North American bird. You probably would easily recognize an adult b...
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Leaving the Nest
April 14, 2022 -
This adult eagle has just left its mate back at the nest. The nest is a whole other story in and by itself. They have t...
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Hawk Relative
April 07, 2022 -
The ospreys' diet is mainly comprised of fish. They catch their prey by swooping down from the sky. I think of them as t...
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Successful Fisherman
March 24, 2022 -
About 99% of the osprey's diet is fish. In addition to having a reversible outer toe enabling them to hang on to slipper...
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Home Again
March 18, 2022 -
The length of an osprey approximates 2 feet.Their wingspan typically is 4 to 5 feet. Females normally are larger than th...
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Full Speed
March 14, 2022 -
Ospreys live on very continent except Antartica. They live in all 50 states. Today I was photographing them at Blue Cypr...
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Familiar Territory
March 10, 2022 -
Ospreys tend to use their nests not only for years, but for generations. As they nest in colonies, Blue Cypress Lake in...
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Returning from Fishing
March 03, 2022 -
It was mid morning and the early morning activity had slowed down. Many of the ospreys we saw had settled back into thei...
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Searching
March 02, 2022 -
If you look closely at this osprey searching for a fish you might be able to see that they have four toes on each foot a...
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Showing Off
February 22, 2022 -
Another Florida resident commonly seen circling above the roadways looking for carrion and road kill. With a 6 foot wing...
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Birds of Prey
January 26, 2022 -
Circling while seeking its prey. Once found, the osprey dives quickly, talons extended and rarely misses.
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"Hawkeye"
October 06, 2021 -
These hawks always are on alert looking for unsuspecting prey.
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Laser Focus
June 21, 2021 -
Red-tails are one of the largest birds of prey in North America. When the birds around the feeders hear the screech of...
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On the Hunt
June 14, 2021 -
This red tailed hawk showed up very silently like it just appeared out of nowhere. After selecting a perch high up in th...
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Focused
May 27, 2021 -
This hawk has become a regular visitor. While I never have seen it take a small bird from the feeder area, they certainl...
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Regal Eagle
May 07, 2019 -
I very cautiously approached to try and capture the spirit of this magnificent eagle, and as I did, it's attitude spoke...
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