It is not my normal practice to be out on the Lake during a rainstorm. But, an invitation to help monitor local raptor nests from a boat was too interesting to resist. What I hadn’t anticipated was how sodden and bedraggled the birds would appear.
Raindrops are apparent in only some of the pictures. Yet, it was raining and at times hard. Of course, I did not limit myself to taking pictures of raptors, so the first two shots are of other things.
A white-tailed buck was browsing by the water’s edge.
Farther along, a Great Blue Heron shows feathers slick with water.
If it is possible for eagle chicks to look miserable, then these two high in a tree fit the bill.
Nearby the nest was a disheveled adult eagle.
A sub-adult eagle flew by with flight feathers moulting and matted.
My favourite shot of the day is of a sodden osprey showing great dissatisfaction with the situation.
Aww..the poor things. I was just pondering what the beasts and birds did during something like Wednesdays rain. The hummingbirds in my yard sheltered under the porch roof with a minimum of squabbling for a change.
I love the last pic
Peter
The last photo is perfect.
Nicely done.
Brilliant Osprey
Hopefully they are all enjoying the sun today! I know i will be.