Return to the Nest #3

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Comments


Jane LeBlanc

The story certainly adds to the photo. Great job on both.

Debra Plett

Thank you very much Jane. The feedback is very helpful.

Yves Langlois

Wow! this is an amazing shot Debra. So meaningful. You are talking protection and the wing of the mother fit so perfectly over the young to express that protection. This is what I call a gift from mother nature. There is a chance out of millions that an action shot willl result showing protection of the mother so perfectly. Great job Debra.

Debra Plett

I have become so attached to watching the Osprey’s journey during their stay in Manitoba. I watched and read about their habits and responsibility to the nest and their little ones. I feel very fortunate to have this experience. Thank you Yves for your kind comments they are always appreciated.

Heather Mellon

A wonderful capture of the mother returning to her nestlings, Debra. I love the detail you captured here and how the young one was trying to defend the nest too. It's kind of shocking to think she had to defend them from a group of osprey, as if raising them wasn't already tough enough. Hoping they can stay safe.

Debra Plett

I hope so as well. I had noticed in the spring a couple of other males hanging around. I am not sure if these could be two year old osprey returning to the area they were born in. I have read that when they are old enough to mate they will come back to the same area. I have not found another nest near by yet. She certainly is a force to be reckoned with and so was the one little one. I am going to be away for 6 days so I will probably miss the juveniles fledging. Thanks Heather I always look forward to your feedback.

Description
The female Osprey is returning to the nest to protect the three juvenile Osprey after quite the chase on four intruding Osprey. I have no idea where they came from but they did mean business. The oldest juvenile looked like she was picking up some of her mother's instinct to protect the nest. None of the juveniles are flying yet but the oldest one will probably fledge the nest in a couple of days. The father did return with a half eaten fish and tried to lure the intruders away from the nest.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
August 2, 2024
Tagged
osprey birds_of_prey springfield manitoba animal bird vulture beak sky twig accipitridae
  • Focal: 400
  • Lens Model: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.0005 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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