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Osprey in Flight
Sorry about the picture quality. I'm posting this just to show the strength of these birds. That is not a small fish that he is carrying.
Habitat
Sluiceway
Location
Rodman Reservoir, Ocala National Forest, Floridaorest, Florida, USA
Date taken
8 Feb. 2019
Scientific name
Pandion haliaetus
Equipment used
Canon 7D; Sigma 150-600 mm Zoom Lens
Goodness, that's some fish! A fabulous behavioural image, Dan.
 
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Yes ... they really are very strong aren't they Dan. I often wonder how they manage to take off from the water with those sizeable fish in their talons.

You've shown this well in your picture my friend. Very well done.
 
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Amazing how they turn the fish head first to reduce drag when flying! Awesome birds :eek!:
 
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Now that is a hefty catch! I hope it takes its time eating this fish. Fabulous action shot Dan! TFS!
 
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Wow, that's some fish! I've often wished I could capture a scene like that, congratulations Dan!
 

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