Best Osprey with Fish in One Talon
by Jeff at JSJ Photography
Title
Best Osprey with Fish in One Talon
Artist
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
An early season Western Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) has a successful fishing expedition at Long Bridge Park overlooking Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary near Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC/Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia on 18 March 2016.
Migration:
American and Canadian breeders winter in South America, although some stay in the southernmost U.S. states such as Florida and California. Some ospreys from Florida migrate to South America.
The spring migration of ospreys to the DC area usually occurs in mid-March, so this one on 18 March 2017 was an early spring migration.
SECOND PLACE in the Wild Bird Feet Contest on Fine art America on 6 May 2017
FROM WIKIPEDIA:
The osprey or more specifically the western osprey (Pandion haliaetus) — also called sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk — is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.
The osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica, although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.
As its other common names suggest, the osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It possesses specialised physical characteristics and exhibits unique behaviour to assist in hunting and catching prey. As a result of these unique characteristics, it has been given its own taxonomic genus, Pandion and family, Pandionidae. Three subspecies are usually recognized; one of the former subspecies, cristatus, has recently been given full species status and is referred to as the eastern osprey.
Migration:
American and Canadian breeders winter in South America, although some stay in the southernmost U.S. states such as Florida and California. Some ospreys from Florida migrate to South America.
The spring migration of ospreys to the DC area usually occurs in mid-March, so this one on 16 March 2017 was early spring migration.
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March 26th, 2017
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Comments (21)
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on placing in the Birds - Deadly Weapons in the Wild Bird Feet in the Wild Birds of the World group contest! l/f
Jeff at JSJ Photography replied:
Thanks for the congrats, Kay, and for the L/F/C! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Brian Tada
Congratulations, Jeff... a well-deserved top finish in the Wild Bird Feet Contest... totally awesome action capture showing the deftness and agility of the osprey's hunting prowess on magnificent display... stunning timing and composition in this majestic image! F/L
Jeff at JSJ Photography replied:
Thank you very much Brian for your very descriptive compliment and for the L/F/C! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful in-flight photo of an Osprey with a fish, with great timing, details and perspective, Jeff! Congrats on your Second Place Finish in the Wild Bird Feet Contest! F/L
Jeff at JSJ Photography replied:
Thank you very much Morris for your kind compliment and for the L/F/C! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Thanks to all the FAA members who voted for "Best Osprey With Fish in One Talon" to earn SECOND PLACE in the Wild Bird Feet contest on 6 May 2017! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Shoal Hollingsworth
Absolutely stunning image Jeff. This is perfectly timed to show the challenges these birds have while fishing. Well done
William Tasker
Simply spectacular, Jeff! What a shot! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
Jeff at JSJ Photography replied:
Thank you VERY MUCH William Tasker for featuring my photo artwork "Best Osprey With Fish In One Talon" in the FAA group Wild Birds Of The World! Thanks for the L/F/C too! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Don Columbus
Congratulations Jeff, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Jeff at JSJ Photography replied:
Thank you VERY MUCH Don Columbus for featuring my photo artwork "Best Osprey With Fish In One Talon" in the FAA group Birds In Focus! Thanks for the L/Tweet too! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Thank you VERY MUCH Mariola Bitner for featuring my photo artwork "Best Osprey With Fish In One Talon" in the FAA group Wildlife ONE A DAY! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography