Monday, January 10, 2011

Osprey captures attention

Eastern Ospreys (Pandion cristatus) seldom look twice at Tyto lagoons.


But this bird made several passes over the water today after coming up empty-taloned with initial plunge. Improved my capture - did nothing for bird's appetite.
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3 comments:

  1. Chris SteelesJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Impressive photos, the second shot is excellent, Tony well done!

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  2. Tyto TonyJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Gidday Chris and thanks. Just wish my in-flight handheld tracking came with rock-solid muscles!

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  3. AndyJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I like them both.

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