I had seen a splash up the river where I was watching the Dolphins and thought it might be a strand feeding I had missed. Turns out it was an Osprey using his skills to get lunch!
I was quite surprised when he flew right passed me and continued out to the edge of the ocean where he landed to eat.
I had expected him to turn inland and find a tree and some cover. There had been several Pelicans watching him fish and an Eagle flying over–just a couple of characters that would be happy to take his meal away.
Wow. That is an impressive looking fish that the osprey has in its talons. Maybe it got tired of carrying the fish and that is why it landed on the beach. I hope it got the chance to enjoy its meal without being interrupted by other birds.
It was pretty big, especially for a long flight. He certainly got some. I got distracted by the Dolphins — tough choice — and lost track of him.
A super catch for both the osprey and you!
Haha… Nice picnic on the beach. I sure hope he got to eat the whole fish. You really captured his grace and determination!
Thank you! Picnic, haha, maybe he wanted a change of scenery. I know he ate part of it before moving on, but I didn’t see him leave.
Awesome captures, Ellen! I thought of an Osprey beach picnic like Carol!
Thanks, Donna! Picnic is a funny thought–made me laugh. I got distracted by the Dolphin activity and never did see him go so I’m not sure what happened.
Great photos! What an awesome catch for the both of you.
Thanks, glad that you liked them! I was really surprised he passed that close–more often it is the butt end going elsewhere that I see!
Excellent photos Ellen. I too hope it got a chance to enjoy its meal!
Thanks, Belinda! I watched him eat part of it then got distracted by the Dolphins 😊. When I looked back he was gone–not sure if he took the fish or if it got stolen.
Happy double hunting; that’s a good position in which you caught the fish.
Thanks, Steve!
OMG, these are impressing captures Ellen. The 1st one is a winner!
Thanks, Greta! It was quite amazing to have the Osprey pass so close to me for that clear a shot.