Breakfast for the Family
by Judi Dressler
Title
Breakfast for the Family
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It never ceases to amaze me how ceaselessly and how hard birds work to look after their babies, from the time they lay eggs until the babies fledge from the nest, and even afterwards! This male Osprey was busy bringing breakfast to his family; you can see the female eagerly waiting at the nest. In the end it was the two youngsters who got first access to the fish, while dad flew off and mom waited patiently. You can't see the young ones well in this image, as their backs are turned.
From Cornell Ornithology's website: "Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Hunting Ospreys are a picture of concentration, diving with feet outstretched and yellow eyes sighting straight along their talons."
Photo taken on July 10, 2020, in Longmont, Colorado
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Comments (18)
Gary F Richards
Such a spectacular composition, perfect timing, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest BIRDS WITH FISH
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
HH Photography of Florida
Daddy's bringing home the bacon for the beautiful family. Always enjoy the Osprey raising their young. Wonderful capture, Judi. L
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Twitter!
Jordan Hill
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive
Tina M Powell
Just wonderful. Judi your nature and bird photography is fantastic. I enjoy seeing all the wildlife and the views from your eyes.