In Coming Meal

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

The female Osprey sat in the nest with the lone chick and none stop calling could only be heard…finally the male returned to the nest to show off the catch of the day. The visit was sort as he left with the meal and went off to have the best parts first on a near by pole.

Notice how the fish is being carried…Osprey have the ability to fly with one foot in front of the other while holding a fish.

The fish being carried parallel to the body causing less drag…smart bird.