Early morning visit to the Osprey nest site and all but missed seeing Mrs. Osprey perched on a low post close by. Completely caught off guard as I was checking pole tops for one of the adults…would never have dreamed she would be sitting at eye level with me and very relaxed I might add.
This just goes to show you…always expect the unexpected from Mother Nature.
At times subjects may be closer than they seem when looking down the lens of a camera…then the sudden Whoosh as the bird passes and aligns itself for another pass…little unnerving at times.
I’m sure this won’t have been the last time and there will be more Klick, Klick, Klick and Duck encounters.
Fortunate for me to now have Osprey options…whether it’s at the summer place or here in the city.
Meet the Urban Osprey Family.
Perhaps the best of all locations with easy access, close to home and the ability to shoot from the truck.
Though Osprey tend to be very human tolerant for the most part and this pair have become used the high amount of traffic.
As the three youngsters have now started Wingersizing so it won’t be long till first flight…will be interesting to see how the chicks will react once they fledge…time will tell.