Out of Carrier, Eager to Go. by TomDart

Photography • Story/Sequential • posted on Jul 16, 2008

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This photo was shot a few brief seconds prior to the release shown in my previous gallery image. My friend holding the bird is actually watching the wings which are moving rapidly, not quite still as in the photo. She caught a wing in the face at least once. The Osprey is both looking at her and talking to her. (As mentioned in the previous image, normally the birds are not released from hand but simply allowed to leave the carrier.) When the raptors are ready to be freed, the birds make it clear in their actions. Then, the plan is to release in the right area as soon as possible. An eager healthy bird can break feathers in any size flight enclosure and that is not wanted. Get the bird out and free it...that is what was done with the eager Osprey. I posted this one simply to show the expression on the Osprey and to show more of the beautiful raptor. I will likely be a while before I post more raptor shots. But who knows when what might happen and I "have" to be there. I have to actually get back to trying creative photography and some bw which also stirs my blood.

Comments (17)

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flavia49

7:39PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

Oustanding shot and Osprey!!!

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GBCalls

7:43PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

Great shot, glad to see the bird cared for so well.

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babuci

7:50PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

Thank you for a care...give me a hug, give me a big feathery hug. Love this capture a lot, the bird expression capture perfectly.

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timtripp

8:07PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

terrific expression from the bird. great shot!

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MikeB

8:43PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

wonderful news that the osprey was able to be released...nice pic!!

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MrsRatbag

9:07PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

He looks so excited! I'm glad he recovered and is home free again, wonderful capture and great work to the rescue folks!

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odie

9:33PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

This is very neat, Tom. Thank you.

frankie96

9:52PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

Back to what he was intended for...

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JLyons

10:32PM | Wed, 16 July 2008

Beautiful bird and great photo.

MrsLubner

12:01AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

The ruffle of the feathers is much like the hair on a dog's back...it signals nervous energy. The impatience of this bird is very evident in your capture. The "fingers" on the wings are eager for air. Stellar shot.

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