Osprey and two chicks by danapommet

Photography • Animals • posted on Jul 26, 2013

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A follow up from the Osprey nest. The larger Osprey on the left is the female adult and she kept a watchful eye on me. The females have a group of black spots that look like a bib at the base of her neck. The two smaller ones are her chicks. The immature chicks have white tips on their feathers. The male adult was on a rooftop watching the third chick on a flying lesson. A full grown Osprey is 22 t0 25 inches (56 to 64 cm) long and they have a wing span of 58 to 72 inches (147 to 183 cm). They are very stream lined in flight and their diet is mostly fish. Photo taken two days ago in Falmouth, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Most information from the National Geographic Society Field Guide of Birds of North America. Do zoom for details. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (33)

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Richardphotos

10:36PM | Fri, 26 July 2013

what an interesting subject and quality shot

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Faemike55

10:37PM | Fri, 26 July 2013

Wonderful capture Dana It is so cool to watch them get their meals - Swoop and snag!

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Jay-el-Jay

10:55PM | Fri, 26 July 2013

Nice to see these feathered family members.

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eekdog Online Now!

11:04PM | Fri, 26 July 2013

great follow up shot my friend. really a good capture and info Dana. zoom for details all.

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durleybeachbum

11:33PM | Fri, 26 July 2013

Wonderful pic of these great birds.

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iborg64

11:36PM | Fri, 26 July 2013

Great shot Wonderful birds

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jocko500

12:53AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

wonderful shot you took

whaleman

1:05AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Excellent photo Dana! I did not know about the white tips, so thanks, that will be useful to me!

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jayfar

1:31AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

A great pic and those birds were very industrious with that large nest.

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Jean_C

2:24AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Superb and interesting capture of this family of ospreys, very beautiful image, Dana!

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rainbows

2:58AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Wonderful capture, dear Dana. Love your wildlife shots. Hugs for all day. Di. xx

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Leije

3:15AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Your text is interesting about the care of the parents for their babies ! Splendid capture, Dana !

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prutzworks

4:11AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

xlt shot

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adrie

6:34AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Wonderful and interesting capture my friend.....love it.

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dakotabluemoon

7:28AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Such beautiful birds they are awesome shot.

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jendellas

8:11AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

I love the look on mums face :o) certainly keeping an eye on you. xxx

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Cyve

11:03AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Fantastic capture my friend ... Wonderfully done !

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Katraz

11:19AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Nice shot they look very high up.

alanwilliams

11:47AM | Sat, 27 July 2013

another fascinating picture

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Beakbryce4

2:06PM | Sat, 27 July 2013

great shot

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moochagoo

2:55PM | Sat, 27 July 2013

How nice to see that :)

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flavia49

4:36PM | Sat, 27 July 2013

wonderful zoom

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sandra46

4:49PM | Sat, 27 July 2013

SUPERB IMAGE

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jif3d

8:00PM | Sat, 27 July 2013

Dig how they have seaweed decorations entwined into the nest construction, true fishermen ! Our local council has also built a platform and it is infested with Ospreys ! Neat close-up ! ~Cheers~

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