An Odd Couple
I love witnessing two bird species coexisting, especially of two you’d least expect.
In the distance, I thought, what? No….. Really?
Sure enough, an Osprey and a Great Black-backed Gull were sharing the top of Channel Marker R10 on the Choptank River.
Osprey and Great Black-backed Gull
Osprey and Great Black-backed Gull
They might not be sure why they’re sitting there so close together either.
But when a rest is needed, a rest is needed! 😉
Photos by Donna 
Amazing! 😊
Thank you, Irene! 😊
Nice Donna! I like the look the Osprey is giving the Gull in the last image! I thought birds of a feather flock together!
Thanks Reed! It is awesome when we see birds getting along, even a raptor and gull! 🙂
Nice shots. Looks like the gull at the bottom of the first photo may have decided that two is company, three is a crowd.
Thanks David! I think you might be right! 😉
“Odd” perhaps, but definitely wonderful! ❤
Thank you, Takami! We know Bella & Beau wouldn’t allow another visitor to a perch they’re on! 😉
It surprised me how small the osprey looks; great photo of making it work! hugs
Thank you, Beth! Yes, I thought so too. It’s definitely a great comparison of the Osprey alongside a large gull like the Black-backed. 🙂
Interesting combination! I wonder if two seagulls would have shared the top of the buoy. I noticed that a second seagull was down below. I usually see them play musical pilings where one lands on another’s piling, then that one goes and lands on a third one’s piling, etc. I wonder if the fact that it is two different species makes it more likely that the top perch was shared. Hmmmmm.
Thank you, Susan! I think two gulls would share the top, I’ve seen gulls all over a buoy before. I know what you mean about pilings, there’s only room for one bird on each. I have seen Osprey chase gulls so to see one sitting alongside the largest gull we have makes for interesting combination for sure!
A lovely capture.
Thank you, Tom!
Cool togetherness! 🙂
I thought so too! Although I don’t think Bella would be allowing anyone else lol. 😉
Very nice Donna! I was surprised to see that the gull looks larger than the osprey.
Thank you, Belinda! The Greater Black-backed Gull is the largest gull in the world. It’s surprising to see the two side by side when we know how huge the Osprey is. I loved coming upon this unique sighting!
Great capture! Check the size of the gull! This species if I’m not mistaken, the largest gulls in the world. I’ve seen them next to other gulls and look like giants. Most birds share a place without fighting others unless they feel threatened. 🙂
Thank you, HJ! Yes, you’re right, the Greater Black-backed Gull is the largest in the world. I thought it was a neat sighting, for comparison purposes, and knowing in my mind Bella wouldn’t allow anyone next to her on that buoy, 😉
The Osprey’s expression in the last one is hilarious. Looks like he’s thinking; “What are YOU doing here?”
Great caption, I see that! 😅
If they can co-exist, why can’t we?
I agree. 😢
The look on the Osprey’s face in the last image invites all sorts of captions! 😁
Neat capture of the two together, Donna.
Thank you, Deborah! I am tickled we came upon this sighting. 🙂
I would be too!
Great capture Donna! I think that’s what the Osprey said to the gull also: No.. Really??🙂🙂
Thank you! Birds have such fun expressions and stances, I love it!
That’s great! I love the osprey’s look in the last image!
Thank you, Denise! The gull says he knows nothing. 😅
Great picture…wonder which would win if they took a dislike to each other…I think my money would be on the gull.
Thank you, Graham! Oh, my money would be on the Osprey for sure. They are pretty fierce raptors! 🙂
But does size matter? 😄 Gulls seem to think they own everything…especially your chips at a British seaside.
I hear you on the gulls, they love our seaside boardwalk fries and swoop if they get a chance. 🙂 You won’t find an Osprey trying for a chip or fry, they only catch and eat live fish. Just don’t mess around with their nest or chicks, I’ve seen them swoop a human! With those talons, they could really do some damage.
Ouch! 😄
#3 – caption competition contender!
So many comments could work for sure! 🙂