Osprey Splash and Two Fish Catch
I didn’t see this Osprey preparing to dive directly above me between the mangroves.
But I heard the splash!
Luckily I was able to shoot these two full frame photos as the Osprey was already lifting out.
Osprey dive splash
Osprey lifting out…..was it successful?
With the mangroves surrounding us both, the Osprey was quickly out of my sight.Β I watched for it to rise above the trees to see if it fished successfully.
Most definitely!Β The Osprey caught two fish!
Osprey caught two fish at once!
Both the Osprey and I got lucky!Β π
Wow… Thatβs got to be a once in a lifetime photo op Donna!
Thank you, Steve! π
Two fish! Wow!
I wonder if he/she was amazed too! π
Quite the bird, big and beautiful. Amazing photos too Donna! Wow!
Thank you, Eddie! I almost felt the splash! π
Fantastic shots, Donna and what a catch! π
Thank you, Sylvia! π
Wow! Amazing photos, Donna. π
Thank you, Imorgana! π
Practice ultimately gives you shots like these π. You had lots of practice…and it paid off. Very nice π
Thank you, Ted! I agree. It is all about practicing and building your own confidence and patience that ultimately pays off when you least expect it! π
What an incredible sight to see first hand! William — “What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations.” Psalms 104 The Message
Thank you, William! I wish I had gotten splashed a bit to further enhance this awesome experience that much more! “Splashed by an Osprey”, how cool would that be! π
What a splash…love it!!!
Thank you, Indira!! π
Great action shots… (Suzanne)
Thank you, Suzanne!
Wow Donna! Great Action shots! Enjoyed seeing them!
Thank you, Reed!
Wow a two-legged grab, most impressive. Glad you got your Osprey fix so far this season.
Thank you, Jane! Yes, my Osprey fix!! π
Fantastic capture Donna (the Osprey did ok as well).
Thanks Brian! We both lucked out, eh? π
So incredible! Your pictures are so very precious! Thanks you, Donna.
Thank you, Isabel! Stay safe and well!
That’s a class act. Awesome!
Thank you, Liz!
Wow! Fantastic shots, Donna.
Thank you, Irene!
Add these pictures to your long list of winners, Donna! ππ
Awwwww….thank you kindly, HJ! π
Once again you have made good use of serendipity.
I do love those RPRT moments. π
magnificent birds, impressive photography
Thank you!
Nice shots and great reaction to the sound of the splash.
Thank you, David!
Fabulous captures, Donna, and great job following the splash then where the Osprey headed. Wow for him on the two-fer!
Thank you, Ellen! Yes, a two-fer, I like that phrase!! π
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Perfect captures Donna! π
Thank you, Sue!
Fabulous series, Donna
Thank you, Carol!
Wow, you and the bird are Quick Draw McGraws! π
Thank you, Eliza! Love the QDM phrase!! π
Awesome. Did the splash scare you?
Thank you, Vic…..and YES! The first thing you think of when you hear a splash down in the Everglades is GATOR! π² π
Oh, my! I hadn’t thought of that. Yikes.
I was always keenly aware of looking towards any splashing going on, lol. Got a gator story on that, post soon!
Look forward to it.
Wow, he is one good fishersprey, that’s amazing. Well captured Donna!
Thank you, Ashley! He surprised me twice! The splash and then two fish! Great little moment. π
And, you caught two terrific action shots!! Nicely done, Donna!
Thank you, Deborah, a lickety-split moment! π
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The splash shots are utterly amazing! Nice to see you had your chance to catch some osprey… π
Thank you, Gunta……it was a startling moment! π
You’re such a professional photographer!
I wish I was a professional! π Really, I am just a gal with a camera and a passion for wildlife!
A wonderful set of pictures I’ve never seen an osprey fishing
Stay Well And Laugh when you can
Thank you very much! And same to you!