No Luck for That Osprey
No Luck for That Osprey, he did not get his fish, he came up out of the water empty handed. I did not get a shot because my camera was buffering. But next thing I saw was another osprey coming from my right side and it did have a fish in its talons.
Now this might be a sad photo for the fish. But it is nature doing what it is designed to do. Fish is the main diet to the Osprey and its talons are created exactly for what it needs to do to survive.
Included below is a video of a variety of birds I have photographed here on the Gulf Coast, including the Rare Reddish Egret and my camera settings that I use to go with some of the photos.
As the bird reaches for a fish, its outer front toe swivels to the rear, giving it two grasping talons front and back. Its long, slender, arched wings help the Osprey get clear of the water too, as it takes flight with the fish’s head facing the front—the most aerodynamically efficient position.
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39 Replies to “No Luck for That Osprey”
La natura può sembrare crudele, ma così non è, è sopravvivenza!
Yes, exactly it, it is survival 🙂
Amazing story!
Thank you very much 😊
Most Welcome dear ❤️❤️❤️ beautiful friend
Wow, the images are so sharp in the bright blue sky. Well I was rooting for him to grab that fish, especially with all the hard work – I guess another will come along soon or they would not have the stamina to keep up their fishing skills.
They were pretty close, when they are fishing they don’t mind where the people are.
Excellent. Love the fish shot.
great pictures! I have seen a few osprey on the gulf coast as well and I’m always fascinated by their method of carrying fish and their bright, clear eyes.
Thank you Ben, yes those eyes are quite something. This is the first year I have seen these beautiful birds.
Your shot also shows a key identification characteristic between the Osprey and the Eagle – Osprey’s always carry their catch parallel to their body (which I think is actually better aerodynamically), where eagles usually carry perpendicular in the claws.
That is so amazing, and someone had mentioned that the Osprey just swoop down and grab the fish like eagles do and then all of a sudden this one dived full body into the water.
That’s so cool the sting rays just cruising along the shore! All your photos are fantastic, thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome, thank you 🙂
These are great pictures. I loved the video WOW You didn’t to get video of the osprey dive did you? Love the rays.
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Laugh today You wouldn’t want to miss the chance
Thank you Mr Ohh, no I did not get any video. When I am out there I have to make a decision to press the video button or shutter button. These birds are so fast, I never got another chance to do the video. 🙂
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Nice!❤
Thank you Marland, 🙂 have a wonderful day.
What a pity! I was rooting for Osprey! No fish, empty belly.
I bet they don’t miss to often, but this one went full body into the water, usually they just grab a fish with the talons without going in. 🙂
Noooo! I was so sure the osprey got the fish!!! Hm. At least his friend got a fish. I doubt he will share though. 🙂
I know, I bet they don’t miss to often but this one went full body into the water so the fish must have just gotten away.
Thanks for the explanation and sharing your marvelous pictures with us. I never knew or suspected that the talon would swivel to provide a fore and aft catch for the fish. The one of the Osprey carrying the fish in its talons reminds me of the early WWII torpedo bombers with the torpedo suspended from the under carriage.
You are very welcome, I thought that also. It does look like it is carrying a torpedo.
As always wonderful Sandra, but especially vibrant photos today!
Thank you very much, I appreciate hearing that and am glad you enjoy my photos. Have a wonderful day.
No fish, but your pictures are great.
Thank you very much Rudi, it was exciting to see this bird close enough to get a photo.
Thanks Sandra! Great pics. Loved the video. I especially liked the drone segment. Great work! Y’all must be greatly enjoying yourselves out there. Blessings
Thank you very much RJ, yes this is a trip of a life time for us. We have talked about doing this for years and the time has finally arrived. We are skipping winter and staying in the south this year. I am so grateful everyday that I wake up and step outside to see things I never thought I would see. My husband does all the drone work, this trip is about sharing what we see from above with his drone and through my camera. We have been meeting some extraordinary people along the way. Thank you for all your encouraging words you write. I truly appreciate it. 😊
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Thank you very much 😊
First I was fuxx that egret, more sushi for me! But then … 😮 … 🙁
Yep, 😊👍
Brilliant Sandra ! They are wonderfully equipped for fishing, considering this is their only food source, unlike other raptors.
I wish I could make fishy my sole food source, too. I’ve heard it’s possible, if you got enough fishies. They contain everything the human body needs to strive and survive.
Yes, very good for you.
Yes, and this one was carrying a pretty good size fish. It’s talons are designed for this perfectly.