I long wanted to get pictures of an Osprey family with downy chicks in the nest, but until yesterday success eluded me.
The problem is that the nests are usually well above eye level and nestlings rarely stick their heads high enough to be seen. There seems to be only a short time when chicks are still in their down, but are sufficiently adventuresome to peek over the nest edge. Added to this is the need to stay far off so as to offer minimal disturbance; thus, it is not surprising that satisfactory shots have been a while in coming. All pictures, except the first, are associated with one nest.
This mother has two chicks.
While this mother has only one.
A chick tries out inadequate wings as its parents look on.
A father flies overhead with a fish as it heads for its nest.
He manoeuvres near the nest.
And delivers breakfast to his family.
Finally, a family portrait.
Greetings: These are incredible and rare (I’d think) captures! Thank you for posting them. ~Scott
Terrific series!
I would like to thank you for being such great hosts yesterday!
Cheers Travis
These are truly spectacular photos.
Superb photos!
Great photos, as usual!
We watch an Osprey family with 3 young ones near Highway 97 at Trout Creek in Summerland. It’s nice to see their beautiful markings up close in your photos.