Female Osprey says, ‘Feed me!’

This female Osprey near Grand Lake, Colorado was not a happy camper. As she sat perched near the nest she was incessantly screaming – more than I had ever heard one do.

At first I thought it might be my presence but then I followed her gaze (or rather glare). Her mate was in a nearby tree dining on a fresh breakfast of trout and she clearly felt her and their offspring should have some.

The story did have a happy ending as after the male had his fill, he brought the leftovers to the nest for the other three to enjoy.

A female Osprey calls out for her mate to bring her a meal. (© Tony’s Takes)
A female Osprey calls out for her mate to bring her a meal. (© Tony’s Takes)
A female Osprey calls out for her mate to bring her a meal. (© Tony’s Takes)
A female Osprey calls out for her mate to bring her a meal. (© Tony’s Takes)
While its mate calls for a meal, the male enjoys a fish. (© Tony’s Takes)
While its mate calls for a meal, the male enjoys a fish. (© Tony’s Takes)
While its mate calls for a meal, the male enjoys a fish. (© Tony’s Takes)
While its mate calls for a meal, the male enjoys a fish. (© Tony’s Takes)

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