Observations & Images
18 March 2006
14th day of incubating
THE NEIGHBORS
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Observations & Images
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| After a long wait the male Osprey appeared carrying a fish. | |
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The female, as always, is excited to see her mate---especially when he is carrying dinner. |
| The female Osprey hastily grabbed up the fish and flew off without waiting to grasp it in her talons which is the usual behavior. | |
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In the air she realized her mistake and in a maneuver exhibited by the male Osprey on 16 March the female transferred the fish to her talons while flying. |
| She makes sure she has a good grasp. | |
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Transfer successful, she flies off to her eating perch. |
| After devouring the fish, the female spent a lot of time on various perches around the nest grooming herself. | |
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One of the ubiquitous Turkey Vultures soaring by in the eternal search for food. |
| The Otter made a brief appearance today lazing on his back enjoying the Sun. | |
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The Otter was not the only one enjoying the Sun. Several Turtles came out of the water to warm themselves. |
| A Tricolored Heron spent all afternoon aggressively fishing the water near the nest. | |
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The bird was not afraid to go deep after its prey. |
| The Tricolored Heron returns with a small fish. | |
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The Tricolored is pictured with one of the many fish caught during the afternoon. |