Not One but TWO! Yes, two fish at the same time. One in each talon. The osprey tried hard to hold onto both fish, but, one got away; you can see the fish drop away. I believe this is a subadult male – about 2-years-old – and still without a mate. As strong and determined as he is, he probably won’t have trouble finding a suitable mate late next winter. WOW! Two at Once!!!
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TagJordan Lake: HELLO!
HELLO! I swung around to find this Dad osprey coming in quick, with a lot of curiosity in his face. What a neat surprise as the sun was arising!
Jordan Lake: Uh, Oh! Whose Fish is It?
Mom osprey was set to grab the fish and bolt for her nest. The fledgling great blue heron, being very inexperienced, tried to get the fish too. A mature great blue heron would not have made the attempt. Mom osprey would not have challenged an adult great blue heron. The fish won the face-off. This time.
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Ace the Osprey
Ace the Osprey is vibrant. Sheer concentration. Intent evident from beak to talon. Alive in the early light.
Jordan Lake: Last Bald Eagle of Spring
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Friday, June 19, 2020. The last bald eagle of the spring. I hope the turning of the season to summer, tomorrow, brings health, joy and repaired relationships all around. Peace and grace, Doc Ellen.
Jordan Lake, Haw River: Osprey Light
Ready. Light. Camera. Osprey. Action!
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