Osprey vs Canada Geese
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In my last post I shared two photos of Canada Geese taking stances with Osprey because the geese had already taken possession of some of the returning Osprey’s homes.
Here’s another one of those instances, in a series of photos.
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Canada Geese nesting on last year’s Osprey nest
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Mama Goose is incubating eggs
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Over on the nearby shoreline resting in a tree was a male Osprey taking a break. When rested, he’d do another 3-4 swooping attacks at the geese.
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Canada Geese verbally upset with the Osprey after several attacks
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Hair on their neck is standing and feathers are ruffled too!
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Osprey begins another round of swoops
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That swoop got Mama Goose up and really angry now
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Whoa…..the Osprey swooped again
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Even though the Osprey was relentless in the constant swoops, I noted in my photos that the Osprey always kept its talons curled closed. No intention of injury, more of a scare tactic. One that cannot work in this instance with a family already started.
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Canada Geese up and watching the Osprey who flew to the shoreline for another tree break
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The Osprey’s lady returned from a flight and perched alongside him in the tree. There was no nest around them to begin their season’s family.
I couldn’t help but feel bad for the Canada Geese as well, with them already having the established nest and eggs.
With the female Osprey back, the male Osprey stopped the attacks.
Mr. & Mrs. Goose were able to go back to resting.
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Mr. & Mrs. Canada Goose
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