Thursday, July 28, 2011

Osprey... Feeding The Young

I don't think I have a favorite bird, but... Ospreys are definitely high on my list. Here you will see an adult osprey standing over her/his fledgeling. The youngster was facing into the wind and stretching out its wings hoping soon to be lifted up and out over the waters. When it turned back and faced it's parent the feeding began. There were times when the adult would hold on to the morsel of food and made sure the youngster tugged and pulled hard in order for it to get its food. Preparation for the real meals forthcoming I'm sure.  

Osprey family
Getting ready for flight
Under a watchful eye
Tearing off a morsel for junior
Try it... It's good

Pull pull... that's good
Lets do that again...

Look at me...

Watch and learn

And there is more where this came from

Open wide...

10 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

oh, those are fantastic images! and i loved your description of their feeding patterns. such good parents!

grammie g said...

Hi Larry ...Just fantastic shots... I love the flow of words of the feeding process!!
Wonderful post!!

grammie g said...

I wanted to thank you for your comment on the loss of my kitty...that was very nice!!

Bob Bushell said...

Great shots Larry.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

I've never seen an Osprey, but my co-worker who has a home on the Maryland shore loves them too. They really are amazing to watch--so I've been told! :-)

Steve Ferendo said...

Nice lighting and good photos. Nothing better than a family interaction series to capture viewer interest.

Larry Ostby said...

Thank you all for the comments, it always adds to the inspiration of continuing my photographic interests.

Lois Evensen said...

What wonderful shots!

Samantha said...

Those are gorgeous shots!
I would love to see ospreys..just once!

Larry Ostby said...

Lois and Samantha welcome and thank you.