It was the shape of the tree that caught my eye, from a few posts ago. Turns out, working through my images from that day I had some other shots.
Here’s a wider view.
There were several Osprey flying around.
This one was watching the water but I never saw him dive.
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 12, 2022
It was the shape of the tree that caught my eye, reminding me of a carved finial. The Osprey nest that looks like a straw hat was secondary. It was early and not much light, but there is an Osprey in the nest, the white on its head visible close to the tree trunk.
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 12, 2022
A pair of Red-shouldered Hawks made their nest in a tree that hangs over the exit road at Magnolia Plantation.
With hundreds of treed acres available to them this seems like an odd choice with cars and pedestrians passing all day long.
That’s a frog leg sticking up by the hawk’s feet, soon to be breakfast for the chicks.
The chicks were ready for their next meal.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 29, 2022
I was out with my shorter lens when this Red-shouldered Hawk flew into a tree ahead of me in a local park. Like me, he had places to go and quickly moved on.
February 11, 2022
At the end of November I witnessed similar action in nearly the same spot that I photographed Bald Eagle, Flying For Breakfast at the end of October. This time I was a little closer to the action.
The Eagle made a quick drop and snatched a small dead fish that had been floating on the water.
Up and away…
He flew past the bare cross dike with a bit of fall color highlighting the background, and disappeared into the woods.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 29, 2021
A Barred Owl from last fall’s Photography Day.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
This Red-shouldered Hawk was enjoying the early morning sun high over a swamp.
Surprisingly he did not take flight as I got closer.
And closer.
I had a pretty good angle, and would have enjoyed a “take off” shot.
But he wasn’t moved, even as I walked under him.
I continued on my way, and yes he stayed right there.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 18, 2021
Two Black Vultures were hanging around on the ground at the end of the dike along the big pond at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area on Saturday. They were oddly indifferent to human presence, just flying up into an oak tree as I got closer.
It had been a cold morning, just down to freezing, and they both seemed content in the sun as the day warmed up.
This one actually hunkered down on a branch, as if to stay awhile.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 27, 2021
This Crested Caracara was incredibly photogenic and despite the low-light day we were having I got some amazing closeup images, some with a Green Background and these with a white/grey sky background.
There’s not much I can say about them, other than this is a gorgeous bird.
Looking a little sassy!
And curious…
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
