Eating Pole

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Comments


Jeff

o you a good one their you hade good timing with them

Yves Langlois

Like very much the simplicity of that shot Debra. Nothing to distract the eye that focus on the action. Sharp details and a lovely story. Agree with Heather, He is holding the fish a very precarious way. Just that adds up to the interest. Well done.

Debra Plett

Thank you Yves for your feedback always appreciated. Yes Ospreys talons for holding fish are very unique. See reply to Heather I quoted a sentence from All About Birds Website.

Harold Fleming

I know if they are like bald eagles, Debra the male needs to eat some away from the nest or he may not get any. The females can be quite demanding when raising young and even when they're not as they are bigger than the male. He seems to be a good provider.

Debra Plett

I believe you are right about that Harold. She was quite persistent in calling him over to the nest and at this point she will not leave the nest for a break unless he is with the chicks. Thanks very,ugh for the info and comments.

Heather Mellon

An excellent view of the Osprey getting his meal and it shows how strong and well suited his talons must be to hold the fish in such a precarious position. A really interesting image that tells a story Debra and well photographed too.

Debra Plett

Thanks Heather appreciate the feedback. For sure Ospreys are very adept fishing birds, also known as the Fish Hawk. I have taken the next sentence from All About Birds Website it explains about their talons. (Ospreys are unusual among hawks in possessing a reversible outer toe that allows them to grasp with two toes in front and two behind. Barbed pads on the soles of the birds' feet help them grip slippery fish.)

Description
I arrived at the Osprey nest to find the male eating a fish. Typically you will find the male eating away from the nest. The female was actively calling for him to return to the nest. When she makes a lot of noise it can also be a signal that danger is in the area. I had scanned the sky and did not see any bald eagles or other threats. The male continued to eat the head of the fish and then returned to the nest for the female to feed the chicks.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
June 27, 2021
Tagged
osprey birds of prey springfield manitoba bird animal accipiter
  • Focal: 360
  • Lens Model: Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70400G2)
  • Shutter speed: 0.000625 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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