Bird Watching: Raising Aussie Osprey. Number 2, 1 by MargaretK

MargaretK wrote:
Wallaby, I've been going to the site most days on the off chance that I'll be there for any significant events.  Once it starts flapping its wings to strengthen the muscles and to get the feel of what flight will be like and also when it accompanies a parent up onto one of those branches, I'll know that it won't be far off flying.  I think I'll set up a camp stretcher and portable stove and just stay there for the next couple of weeks.  Could think of worse places to hang out. 

Rose, Pelle and Nanny, it's fabulous watching events unfold on a daily basis.  Nanny, those shots I got of the two birds gazing at each other was probably the most touching bird event I've ever see. 

The dolphins were there again today Resin.  I tried to get the chick in the nest with the dolphins passing leisurely by in the background, but had the extender on my lens and couldn't as the telephoto was too long.  (First and last time I'll ever complain about that, I'll bet).

Thanks Lee, Kim Burn, Knip and Mrs ED.  It's a real pleasure to share my experience.

Edited to add that that's the female on the dead branch above the nest in the centre of the picture.

Methodical, you asked if the Ospreys were aware of my presence and I explained they certainly were and were also used to the traffic on the river below.  I took a shot this afternoon of a speedboat with water-skier being towed behind and a pleasure craft a little way off.  It's only Friday.  We're expecting fabulous weather this weekend and the river will be buzzing.

This message was edited Nov 28, 2008 6:38 PM