Bird ID Please

[luisv]

Came across him on a golf course after Hurricane Dennis passed us. He seemed hurt and I juat couldn't get close to him. Sorry for the bad pictures, but it was the best I could do under the circumstances...

http://www.vazweb.com/images/cdp_forums/IMG_9655.jpg

http://www.vazweb.com/images/cdp_forums/IMG_9657.jpg

[AJ Montgomery]

This is an adult Osprey. It appears that you were pretty close as well!

[luisv]

Thanks AJ... I appreciate the info. It's too bad that he seemed hurt. I wouldn't fly when I tried to get close as it appeared his wing was hurt. He just walked further away. I didn't want to pursue him any further, so I kept my distance. I called a local bird sanctuary, but only recieved a voice message that they were closed. Hopefully he will still be in the area in the morning as I plan to try the bird sanctuary again.

[LazyPhotographer]

Really nice! Don't forget to go back & check on him... please.

[luisv]

I won't forget and I'll place an update here... thanks for the kind words.

[cfcRebel]

Poor guy. Hopefully someone at the golf course will feed him.

[Airedale1]

If the "birdie" is on a golf course, wouldn't he be an "eagle?":lol:

[luisv]

After a few calls to the bird sanctuary I found out that they have already been out to tend to the bird and fed him. :)

[cfcRebel]

After a few calls to the bird sanctuary I found out that they have already been out to tend to the bird and fed him. :) Good to know. Thanks.