Osprey vs Eagle and Following.

[Rick S]

After commenting earlier on an Eagle series, I made a short trip out for my own Eagles. As soon as I got set up, I heard Eagles screeching. I saw this male sitting in the tree screaming. I then caught a quick glimpse of two overheard. They quickly disappeared behind the trees and I thought it was the an Eagle and one of the resident Falcon pair. They came back over the roadway for a couple of seconds before disappearing again, but I snagged a few shots, Not a Falcon, but an Osprey. After the Osprey broke it off, she joined her mate in the tree. Now, how do I know which Eagle is which. When zoomed in a bit processing, the chipped/cracked bottom beak of the female was clearly visible. D850/500Pf, hand held.

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[Ralph]

After commenting earlier on an Eagle series, I made a short trip out for my own Eagles. As soon as I got set up, I heard Eagles screeching. I saw this male sitting in the tree screaming. I then caught a quick glimpse of two overheard. They quickly disappeared behind the trees and I thought it was the an Eagle and one of the resident Falcon pair. They came back over the roadway for a couple of seconds before disappearing again, but I snagged a few shots, Not a Falcon, but an Osprey. After the Osprey broke it off, she joined her mate in the tree. Now, how do I know which Eagle is which. When zoomed in a bit processing, the chipped/cracked bottom beak of the female was clearly visible. D850/500Pf, hand held.
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Awesome sequence Rick! Well done.

 

[Rick S]

Awesome sequence Rick! Well done.

Thank you Ralph. I appreciate it.

 

[NorthernFocus]

Great action series. What was all the fuss about? Did the osprey fly over the eagle's nest?

 

[Rick S]

Great action series. What was all the fuss about? Did the osprey fly over the eagle's nest?

Thanks. I think the Eagle flew near the Osprey's nest.

 

[ChrisSinSeattle]

Rick,
Great sequence and catch, Osprey's are very protective when their nest is threaten
Chris S.

 

[Rick S]

Rick,
Great sequence and catch, Osprey's are very protective when their nest is threaten
Chris S.

Thanks Chris. This one most certainly is. I appreciate your comments.