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26-SEP-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Looking for Lunch

The osprey (also called fish eagle, sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk) is a fish-eating bird of prey. This one was gliding over Delta Ponds looking for fish.

Fast Facts (from National Geographic) - http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/osprey/

Type:Bird
Diet:Carnivore
Average life span in the wild:30 years
Size:Body, 21 to 23 in (54 to 58 cm)
wingspan, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m)
Weight:3.1 to 4.4 lbs (1.4 to 2 kg)
Did you know? The osprey is one of the most widespread birds of prey and can be found on every continent except Antarctica


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Laura Milholland30-Sep-2016 05:44
Fabulous! What a great in-flight shot. You must be so pleased. V
John Shen Photography28-Sep-2016 18:32
Wow.. super fantastic! :)
NealyBob28-Sep-2016 05:47
Great flight capture with interesting facts~!V
Steve Thuman27-Sep-2016 23:12
I always love their big huge eyes.
Bea.27-Sep-2016 21:23
Beautiful shot of this keen eyed hunter.
laine27-Sep-2016 17:25
What fortunate timing...
Ruth Voorhis27-Sep-2016 16:06
Super capture, Vern.
Jim Coffman27-Sep-2016 15:34
Just excellent, Vern!
Gary27-Sep-2016 15:23
Excellent flight image of this Osprey...
Marcia Colelli27-Sep-2016 15:23
Wonderful flight capture with nice contrasting blue sky background. V
Carter Creek27-Sep-2016 15:10
Well done Vern. V
Adam 27-Sep-2016 14:26
will it eat cat?
globalgadabout27-Sep-2016 13:12
it does look to be gliding with intent...good catch..
Bob Davis27-Sep-2016 12:31
Well done Vern
joseantonio27-Sep-2016 11:56
an impressive capture.Thank you for the link for additional information.V.
Roger Bailey27-Sep-2016 11:46
A great image, looking for his next meal.
Yvonne27-Sep-2016 11:21
A wonderfully timed capture Vern.. v
Johnnie Rogers 27-Sep-2016 06:59
Such a majestic bird, well done Vern! ~v~
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)27-Sep-2016 06:23
Excellent in all ways,nice capture and timing.Vote
Paolo
Ursula Miller27-Sep-2016 05:49
What a beautiful capture of this impressive bird of prey! V
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