"FLY AWAY HOME"

Ospreys (Male & Immature) - 6 Photos

The photos that follow were taken a week ago. It now appears that the male osprey and the last fledgling have finally started their migration south to warmer climates for the Winter A little sad but very happy that all the fledglings have now started on their first trip south.

The male osprey the last few days hung out with the last youngster, ensuring that it made the most of its fishy meals. In Photo #1, the male osprey is defending its freshly caught fish against a marauding magpie. In the end - Osprey - 1, Magpie - 0.

When Spring returns next year, there will hopefully be new nestings and new amber eyed and chocolate winged youngsters.

PHOTO #1 - "A DEBATE OVER DINNER" - Adult & Magpie

PHOTO #2 - "OSPREY - 1, MAGPIE - 0" - Adult (& fish)

PHOTO #3 - "PARENTAL SUPERVISION" - Adult Male & Immature

PHOTO #4 - "SWEET CHILD OF THE AIR" - immature

PHOTO #5 - "DEPARTURE" - Adult

PHOTO #6 - "FLY AWAY HOME" - Immature