About to leave the nest

I visited the osprey nest for the last time yesterday and got to watch the chicks practicing their wing flapping. Thankfully this time I had some sunny skies to work with.

This was just after a liftoff of a few inches from a spot on the right side of the nest. The chicks have been banded - the band is just barely visible on the chick's right leg.

Very nice shots Liz. It's just great to see these birds being so prolific. I actually saw one here this spring, fishing the Myrick park swamp area I go to fairly often. Now maybe population pressure will force some more over here.

Love the Orange eyes of the Immatures, Well documented Liz!!

Wonderful Liz, both are really nice.

Beautiful pics Liz, very well executed

These are great Liz, I especially like the first shot.

What an opportunity and the eyes in the second shot just blows me away!! Thanks for posting them!

nice

great shot! I 'd love the oppurtunity to see something like this

Wonderful!