Osprey Nest

[RikWriter]

There's an osprey nest built onto a pole behind my son's school and the last few days a mating pair has been hanging around taking care of their hatchlings. These are a few shots from the mid-afternoon when I went to pick him up and the last couple are the next morning. I know they aren't the best in the world, but the angle and light were a bit challenging.

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77742259.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77742267.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77301291.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77742271.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77742299.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77749615.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77750427.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/77752195.jpg

[ArcticEd]

#'s 7 & 8 are the best IMO - great shots.

I finally got some close shots like this - actually ended up < 30 ft away from one of them. Have to develop before posting.

[MrWills]

Beautifuly birds, thanks for sharing

[RikWriter]

#'s 7 & 8 are the best IMO - great shots.

I finally got some close shots like this - actually ended up < 30 ft away from one of them. Have to develop before posting.

I was about 30 yards from the male bird...he won't move from that branch all day except to get food.

[EZRider]

Nice shots!

[jorj7]

Nice series. It's great that they can nest so close to where the kids are. Hopefully
it'll give them an appreciation of nature.