Bird Watching: Osprey season 2011. All three chicks are thriving., 0 by MargaretK

MargaretK wrote:
The chicks are growing so fast. No longer do they get around on wobbly legs. They wander around the nest very comfortably. We've had some really strong easterly winds, which come right across the river and roar up the embankment. It worries me that they might be doing some wingerersize when a gust catches them. I think at this stage they flap whilst hanging onto the twigs that make up the nest, which prevents a premature launch into the air, but a couple of days ago, one of them was walking over the top of its sibling flapping like crazy when a gust came. By good fortune it was able to recover, but I keep thinking what if, what if...

Pete, I hand held all of them, but I really am not happy with the 70-200mm lens. I should bring it down on the weekend if you're going to be there and see what you get with your 50D and better skills.

Yesterday was amazing. Big Hook isn't as cranky, but both she and Dad had a whale of a time soaring in the strong winds, flipping upside down and doing mock battles. The quality of these shots is pretty bad, but I thought I'd post them anyway to give you an idea of their aerial manoeuvres.