Thanks for sharing your pics, Christine. I just love watching these birds! They are definately opportunistic...I have seen the breeding pair near the Hoquiam...
I'll be looking for that handsome osprey this weekend Your click-click peregrines and kites are lovely Congrats on your peregrine sale.....a good sign to...
That's what judy calls 'em. That's as opposed to the Rock peregrines. The problem from my standpoint is that the trees in this case are eucalyptus. Trying to...
In spite of the sun, the shadows, the trees, the angle and sitting...and sitting...and waiting..and waiting these are a treasure of pre-flight poses and thanks...
Is this a "new kid in town?" We've occasionally seen an osprey at the State Park Marina, also in trees across from the Inn at Morro Bay and the Bayside...
...and a lovely bird it is! It's strange, we have a breeding pair here in Ocean Shores (Wa.) and I watched them fledge their kid off their nest then build a...
When I first saw this bird, I thought it was the same one I photographed last year. But all those white spots in the wing feathers make me think it must be a...
I spent part of the morning with this bird - - I think it is a female without a mate and has been defending the Marina against a pair. I found her first atop...
Thanks for the story, the photos are great! Thank you to all who thanked me for the osprey story! Christine [Non-text portions of this message have been...
While most photographers prefer to shoot birds against an uncluttered background, I always appreciate seeing their habitat - be it the Rock or a boat mast and...
Okay, nosy. I'll see if I can find what she regurgitated for ya. A question for you and your crew of experts: I've noticed that this bird almost never draws...
Hey Cleve Better her stomach than mine Didn't bother me bit You got the take-off and some nice flights Go back for the landing fly the bird path ~} ~} ~} ...
As soon as I saw that first photo Cleve I thought..."there's something wrong with her right wing". Then your second post came through and you wondered about it...
I went to the marina this morning intending to take some portraits with the telescope. The osprey flew off just as I arrived, and by the time I had my...
Forgot one. Sorry for the additional post. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Raptor_Watch/photos/view/d417? b=9&m=f&o=0 ... with ... time I ... hope ... did ......
Yesterday morning started out as usual, cloudy and dull. But by 11:00 am the clouds cleared and the sun provided improved opportunities. Two Photographers with...
Great shots, Kevin! Thanks for posting. I spent this morning in the marina. Didn't see hide nor feather of the falcon and began to worry about her. Then at...
Yesterday evening the skies were clear and the sun was bright so I decided to head out to the Marina for another look. She was sitting proud, full of character...
I agree, those are really great shots! Can someone educate me as to the condition of that bird's tail???? Looks very tatty and kind of unusual from the few...
As promised a few Osprey shots from last evening. I was only able to take four shots before that big piece of glass pointed at him spooked him to take flight. ...
Very nice captures Cleve, I especially like the closeups. That Telescope is awesome. ... with ... time I ... hope ... did ... Unfortunately, ... light ... his...
The whole bird is pretty tatty, Evet, but not nearly so disheveled as Judy's friend Dylan. He was also a Marina bird. It goes with the character of the place....
Neat, Kevin! The osprey stare has to be the most disapproving on earth . . . No wife jokes now, guys. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Very funny, Cleve! Well, I hope this lady gets a break and can go to the feather-dresser! NOT that I'm that well put together myself.... I think I'd fit...