Osprey

I went out yesterday to check on the Osprey nests closeby.
We have two active nests along a fairly busy highway and one along a sideroad.
I was watching one and noticed that the lady who was sitting on the nest, started calling.
I looked up and there was an arial fight going on close to the nest.
This is the reason why this guy is eyeing the intruder above.
I could not fit both of them in the frame. When I did they were too far.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D MIV
Canon 400 f5.6 L
ISO 400
f 7.1
1/2000 s

I like the different pose with open wings and tail. Love the head turn and space on top, nicely done Karl.

Hi Karl, a dramatic inflight pose here, and well timed to get the head turn. As your 'active nests' are close by, Im sure you are going to be turning out more of these images. :w3

Great colors Karl, and love the head turn and clear eye, great feather spread as well...one handsome looking Osprey

Excellent moment you have captured,Karl.
Love the flight pose with nice wing position and head turn,colors,lights,details and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

Great view of the topside with the right amount of head turn. They've just begun nesting out in Oregon. Hope to see more of yours posted.

Excellent flight pose,nice details and composition.

Nice flight pose, good capture.