Feeding Osprey.

[Whyone?]

Over the last three weeks I have spent the first 2 or 3 hours most days either walking along the spit which separates the Gulf of Mexico from Marco Island in SW Florida, or in the tidal lagoon which lies between Tigertail Beach and Marco Island. The area is recognised and protected as an important breeding ground for all manner of birds (more of which in another post at a later date). One morning I came across this very obliging osprey who was quite content for me to wade into the lagoon to get the early morning sun to my back and spend 35 or so minutes watching breakfast...tail and all!

 

2R4C6641 by Whyone, on Flickr

 

2R4C6634 by Whyone, on Flickr

 

2R4C6663 by Whyone, on Flickr

 

2R4C6690 by Whyone, on Flickr

 

2R4C6705 by Whyone, on Flickr

 

2R4C6724 by Whyone, on Flickr

[Whyone?]

One more, sadly not quite framed correctly:

 

2R4C6727 by Whyone, on Flickr

[Terry]

Fantastic pictures! Thanks for posting.

[Whyone?]

Thank you kindly @@Terry...have an osprey showing its nicitating membrane

 

2R4C6871 by Whyone, on Flickr