Gone Fishing!

July 11, 2023 — 18 Comments

F/11.0, 1/500, ISO 125.

Osprey

What did the fish say when he posted bail?

“I’m off the hook!”

Interesting Fact:  The Osprey is the only hawk on the continent that eats almost exclusively live fish. In North America, more than 80 species of live fresh- and saltwater fish account for 99 percent of the Osprey’s diet. Captured fish usually measure about 6–13 inches in length and weigh one-third to two-thirds of a pound. The largest catch on record weighed about 2.5 pounds.  (  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Osprey/lifehistory )

18 Comments

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  4. Cassie's avatar

    I saw osprey nesting in Australia: amazing. Didn’t manage one decent photo: yours is cool.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Australia, that’s amazing on day I am planning to make my way over there. I am sure you will get one soon enough. Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing with us. Happy Blogging! 🙂

  5. Rebel Guy's avatar

    We have a large population in central Ontario. They nest on our hydro poles. Sometimes the nest look like they have tree limbs up there.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Ontario is amazing place I can see why they are there. Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing with us. Happy Blogging! 🙂

  6. ospreyshire's avatar

    Great photo! Of course, I’m compelled to pay attention to an osprey picture given my screen name/musical moniker. I also heard that you can “adopt” one through the Audubon Society and get a plush osprey as a symbol for that donation. Hahahaha!

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