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Talons Ready
January 06, 2023 -
Almost immediately after leaving its perch, once its prey was in focus, the osprey got ready to dive on it and strike....
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Target Sighted
December 30, 2022 -
We were drifting along the Silver River in the Ocala National Forest when we spotted this osprey perched atop[of a dead...
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Home Security
November 14, 2022 -
With its large eyes enabling it to see a wide angle and long distances, the osprey likes to perch high above the water t...
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Returning Home
October 19, 2022 -
Ospreys, also know as fish hawks, will nest in any location where there is water which provides it with an adequate supp...
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Returning from the Hunt
October 17, 2022 -
While the osprey is a very effective fisherman, sometimes referred to as the "perfect" fishing machine, there are occasi...
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The Greatest Fisherman
October 14, 2022 -
The osprey has a lot of genetic adaptations which make it what could be referred to as the "perfect fishing machine". T...
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Circling the Lake
October 12, 2022 -
With a wingspread of about 6 feet, high flight speeds especially when diving and keen eyesight, ospreys are very effecti...
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Returning to the Nest
May 31, 2022 -
It started out as what appeared to be a quiet morning on Blue Cypress Lake, but when the ospreys started to take flight...
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Be Warned
May 25, 2022 -
This osprey was perched atop its large nest. As we drifted closer to get a better perspective of it from below, we got a...
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Ready to Depart
May 24, 2022 -
Perched on top of its nest, as we quietly drifted closer, we did not escape its excellent vision, but managed a quick sh...
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Watchful Eyes
May 18, 2022 -
Always on alert, these ospreys are either guarding the young or using their excellent vision to search for unsuspecting...
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Laser Focus
May 11, 2022 -
Osprey vision is one of their attributes that make them such excellent fishermen. While their eyes are about the same si...
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The "Look"
May 06, 2022 -
When you become the subject of the laser focused stare of a raptor, you have to think about what it is like to be target...
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Adult Eagles
April 13, 2022 -
As with most birds of prey the female is the larger bird which is the same for the North American bald eagle. The female...
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In Your Face
April 12, 2022 -
Barred owls can be primarily in the eastern US and southern part of Canada. More recently they have expanded their terri...
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Here I Come
April 11, 2022 -
These barred owls are carnivores feeding on small mammals like, mice, squirrels, rabbits, frogs and snakes. They also pr...
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Kite in Flight
October 28, 2021 -
This raptor is fast and accurate when after its prey. The best way to describe it is as swoop[ing down. talons extended...
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Eyes on You
October 26, 2021 -
This bird of prey has a very varied diet. It will feed on just about any prey that is small enough to be captured and ea...
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Caracara
October 20, 2021 -
The Caracara looks like a hawk, is related to falcons and behaves more like a vulture. It also is very capable of killin...
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Ready to Fish
June 22, 2021 -
Ospreys are unusual. They have a reversible outer toe that allows them to grasp with two toes in front and two behind....
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Unwavering
January 18, 2021 -
Barn Owls sleep during the day and are active at night, they’re stealthy hunters, and have exceptional hearing. They ca...
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In a Word - "Regal"
October 05, 2020 -
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Roadkill
April 03, 2020 -
Doing their job, cleaning up the roads in South Carolina.
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