Osprey by Ford604
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Description
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk or fish eagle, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching 60 centimetres (24 in) in length with a 2 m wingspan. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings.
The Osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.
As its other common name suggests, the Osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It has evolved specialised physical characteristics and exhibits unique behaviour to assist in hunting and catching prey. As a result of these unique characteristics, it has been given its own taxonomic genus, Pandion and family, Pandionidae. Four subspecies are usually recognised. Despite its propensity to nest near water, the Osprey is not a sea-eagle.
Comments (24)
vaggabondd
This is a amazing capture. I have a few of these beautiful birds where I live but I have never gotten a shot as good as this. great capture
danapommet
Super capture and POV. Also beautiful textures on the tree branch. Dana
kbrog
This makes for a striking image of a raptor, excellent capture! :)
Ken _Gilliland Online Now!
great capture!
ThetaLov
Gorgeous birds. I actually used an osprey as part of a creature study for class. Love the shot, very majestic.
RoyalPhoto
Excellent shot!!!
whaleman
Awesome shot! Just perfect!
thecytron
Great shot!
Firesnuffer
Wow, I love your composition, this is a wonderful capture worthy of framing!
Meisiekind
He is so regal! Fantastic shot!
Ilona-Krijgsman
wow, what a pose.....super shot
lajasmine
Oh! Spectaculaire photo!
blondeblurr
This has the WOW factor, a magnificent capture and brilliant execution, majestic image - fine details, BB
jocko500
a wonderful shot here
Chipka
Somebody somewhere should be worshiping these critters; the ancient Egyptians would have, if they knew about ospreys. I love this shot and the regal raptor-ness of your cooperative model. The breeze ruffled feathers are a nicely seen bit of this all-around-great shot.
mickeyrony
Take time for birds, is a sign of great wealth home my friend. . You take gorgeous shots. And I thank you for your visits. Nice work and thank you so much for sharing ((5 + +)) Prendre un temps pour les oiseaux ,est un signe de grande richesses intérieures mon ami . . Tu prends de sublimes prises de vues . Et je te remercie de tes visites . Joli travail et merci beaucoup de partager ((5++))
tennesseecowgirl
I think the branch he is resting on is just as interesting as the bird, is it me or is there a bird almost carve (by the wind) perhaps in the branch. Awesome capture.
gaius
What a superb capture of this magnificent bird. Thanks for the tips.
pat40
Really Beautiful image.
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful capture and photo !
moochagoo
Really amazing capture !
anmes
Great capture of this magnificent bird. here king of all he surveys!
Ac-Dc
an excellent shot.
aksirp
wonderfuly done, very majestic bird!