Danger Above

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Comments

Heather Mellon

Love the story this image tells, great narrative Debra. He stands out beautifully against the background trees here too.

Jane LeBlanc

He certainly is looking for or at something above him. Great shot and story.

Debra Plett

Yes he was. Thanks very much Jane.

Clifford Dupuis

Very nice e shot with a great storyline. If there is another nest it would be awesome if you were to locate it and document the behavior there as well

Debra Plett

Yes I would love to learn more about their behaviour especially if this is previous years offspring coming back to the area. Thanks very much Clifford for your feedback.

Yves Langlois

Great shot of that very young osprey Debra. Terific pose that suggest he is testing those wings, he is practicing to fly. The foreground seems to be more lighted than the background so he stands out beautyfuly. He look to enjoy very much his new life.

Debra Plett

Thank you Yves I always appreciate the feedback. This one was quite the long shot and I have cropped the image to bring the Osprey in closer.

Description
This younger male Osprey is hanging around in the area close to the Osprey nest that I usually take pictures at. I believe the male osprey from that nest is trying to discourage this younger and smaller male from hanging around in his area. I was kind of wondering if this is a juvenile from a couple of years ago that has returned to the area he was born in hopes of finding a mate to settle down with. Possibly there is another nest close by that I have not seen.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
May 23, 2025
Tagged
osprey birds of prey manitoba animal bird flying beak plant tree wing wildlife
  • Focal: 588
  • 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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