Osprey Flying Away
by Robert Bales
Title
Osprey Flying Away
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
An Osprey flying away from the nest.
Ospreys are superb fishers and indeed eat little else fish make up some 99 percent of their diet. Because of this appetite, these birds can be found near ponds, rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways around the world. Ospreys hunt by diving to the water's surface from some 30 to 100 feet (9 to 30 meters) up. They have gripping pads on their feet to help them pluck fish from the water with their curved claws and carry them for great distances. In flight, ospreys will orient the fish headfirst to ease wind resistance.
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April 26th, 2012
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Comments (107)
Alexander Vinogradov
Great capture, Robert! Nominated for special feature in the 1000 Views group. L/F.
Robert Bales replied:
So Sorry I missed this one!! Thanks so much for the nice comment, nomination and the LF!!
Alexander Vinogradov
Great capture, Robert! Nominated for special feature in the 1000 Views group. L/F.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Alexander for the nice comments, LF and the wonderful nomination!!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #10 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Kay Brewer
Wow! Wonderful stop action! Congratulations on your beautiful art reaching more than 1000 views!
Joseph Hollingsworth
Great capture Robert. This is a serious looking bird. I see why the US Marine Corp gave their aircraft the same name. fav
William Tasker
Stunning and exciting capture, Robert! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F