Tracys Creek, MD Osprey

[valhalla]

http://classic.kodakgallery.com/valhallaviews/birds/july_2010_osprey

I grabbed the Nikon and long lens last night on our way to dinner, as I know the osprey are fledging. Lots of kids still remain in all of the nests, but imagine my delight when I found this couple in Bald Bart's tree! Male on left, Female with her visible necklace is on the right. Both are mature - yellow eyes. When leaving I saw one of the kids a few branches above and to the right. Very hot - both had their mouths open and tongues are visible. It was good to watch them for a bit!

FYI, Paul - read your Kodak comment - no comparrison to NM (I like and can buy in the store) and Barboursville and Keswick - do the Charlottesville trip 

[Annette]

These osprey pictures are beautiful.

[Patti from Kentucky]

http://classic.kodakgallery.com/valhallaviews/birds/july_2010_osprey

Beautiful pictures, as usual.  Thanks for sharing...
Patti

[dale]

especially #s 7-11. Terrific!! Thanks, Janet. I've never watched osprey, so it's new to me.

[valhalla]

Thanks - Osprey are fun to watch because they have these great goofy expressions and (to me) are like Jack Russells - always in motion.  You never know when they are going to leap off a platform or a tree branch (always an especially great sign when they are in the trees, as there is the hope that a natural nest will be built) and go fishing.  Then comes the build up - will the osprey catch the fish, will the fish be too big and drag the bird down, will the osprey come out of the water looking like a wet pile of feathers?  And of course, when will they sing their song