Photo of the Week - May 22, 2016 - "OSPREY MORNING - RIVAL VS MATE"
"OSPREY MORNING - RIVAL VS MATE" (4 photos)
The following 4 photos are an excerpt from the Gallery (Osprey Morning- Rival vs Mate). They were taken during a session where the incumbent male had left the female sitting on the nest, presumably to hunt for fish. Approximately 10 - 15 minutes later, an osprey appeared circling overhead and from his approach with talons open (Photos 1) and the reaction of the female (who had began chirping aggressively), this was not her mate.
The female struck up with her wing (Photo 2), diverting the rival away. Her mate had now returned and lay pursuit to the intruder.
Five minutes passed and one osprey returned and from Photos 3 and 4, this is, indeed her mate. His approach straight forward to a hero's welcome.
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Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
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