Eyes open, talons extended, osprey takes a dive
Focus! If you’ve never seen an osprey fish, it is hard to appreciate the absolutely relentlessness, grace, aggression and power with which they do it. Plunging from on high, sometimes…
Video slideshow – top shots 2022: Raptors
Beautiful and yet vicious, whether a falcon, hawk or eagle, raptors are amazing creatures and the kings and queens of the skies. I don’t know how many different species of…
Osprey stands guard over private property
Well, judging by the look on this handsome fellow’s face and those sharp talons, you shouldn’t dare enter. ;-) Kind of a fun capture as this raptor opted to perch on…
Osprey focused on the photographer
Well, okay, I get the hint! While I was quite a ways from this pretty lady’s home Saturday, she clearly did not appreciate the Peeping Tony photographer. ;-) Keeping my…
Osprey gives a fishy friend a ride
“Hang on, Joe, this is the fun part!” Well, I don’t imagine it was truly much fun for this trout and the look on its face seems to reflect that.…
Death from above as osprey takes a dive
Yeah, if you are the fish immediately below this, you are about to have a really, really bad day. :-D This past weekend I spent some time photographing these awesome…