If you recall from the last communication that stated…
Never the less my morning adventure out-n-about was exciting along with an Eagle just down the road past the Kingfisher.
After leaving the Kingfisher the next attempt was to see if I would be able to have the opportunity for a clear shot of the Eagle on the backside of the tree. Since all that was visible was its head…slow and easy would be the approach as not to spook it.
Merely a documented shot and a different perspective.
Morning visit near the summer place and while driving an unusual loud rattling sound heard in the trees next to the water. It was unclear to me at the time what critter or bird was making the noise until I spotted a Belted Kingfisher.
At first hidden in the bush it soon flew to a more open perch which gave some photo opportunities.
To me the Kingfisher seemed Robin like or a bit larger in size and was hunting the shore line for small fish/minnows.
From my Handy Dandy Bird Book the markings tell me it’s a female and possibly a juvenile as it has Rusty coloring…where the males are white.
Never the less my morning adventure out-n-about was exciting along with an Eagle just down the road past the Kingfisher.
At first glance this Osprey may look as if she’s in a defensive mode…rest assured she’s not.
My presence had nothing to do with her pose and was simply returning to the nest where two of the chicks sat chirping.
Note those talons…something you would want to be mindful of if handling. Talons being the business end things and could cause some serious damage if not careful.