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April 12, 2011

An Osprey's Dinner

On a recent trip to Ouray Wildlife Refuge, we spotted this osprey hanging out atop a telephone pole.
 He was savoring his meal.  A fish from the Green River?
The osprey is sometimes called a sea hawk or fish eagle.  His diet consists almost exclusively of fish.  His eyesight is well adapted to seeing down into the water from above.  Prey can be sighted from as high as 130 feet.  He hovers, then plunges feet first into the river or lake to catch his supper. 
Osprey usually mate for life.  Their typical lifespan is 7 to 10 years. 
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21 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪Tuesday, April 12, 2011

    Nice photos. I'm not sure that I've seen one live.

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  2. ElizabethTuesday, April 12, 2011

    I love ospreys! I see them frequently in the Provo river valley near Heber. They are fantastic divers.

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  3. Betsy Banks AdamsTuesday, April 12, 2011

    Neat Janie.... Love seeing the Osprey.. Did he share his fish with you????? Bet not!!!!! ha ha
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  4. UnknownTuesday, April 12, 2011

    Awesome capture, Janie! You take exquisite photos to share ... TY.
    Have a lovely eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  5. Busy Bee SuzTuesday, April 12, 2011

    I love that they are monogamous. I wish their life span was longer though....
    this is one that we can view here in Florida too. Love them. They seem to enjoy softball fields because of the BIG lights.
    Great shots Janie.

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  6. RuthTuesday, April 12, 2011

    Great shots! We have a lot of Osprey around here and they have just returned for the season.

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  7. GeorgeTuesday, April 12, 2011

    These are wonderful pictures of the osprey. Thanks for the information on the osprey.

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  8. DawnTuesday, April 12, 2011

    Wonderful captures! I am not sure I have ever seen one before.

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  9. UnknownTuesday, April 12, 2011

    We've been monitoring an Osprey's nest right around the corner at work. Occasionally I've seen them with fish in their talons.

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  10. GaelynTuesday, April 12, 2011

    When I lived in Washington working on the South side of Mt St Helens, the Osprey was our first sign of spring. The pair always returned to the same nest. Loved to watch them fish.

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  11. DeniseinVATuesday, April 12, 2011

    These are fabulous photos Janie. The Osprey is a beautiful bird.

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  12. pennyWednesday, April 13, 2011

    Beautiful photos, Janie. We enjoy seeing them around the waters here also.

    hugs,
    Pam

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  13. JanieWednesday, April 13, 2011

    Wish I were there. What a treat for the camera's eye! I have always wanted to photo an osprey! What a trip you two are on.

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  14. kayerjWednesday, April 13, 2011

    wow, great photo op.

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  15. DebWednesday, April 13, 2011

    now that is a fisherman....

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  16. AnonymousWednesday, April 13, 2011

    Wow - these are some amazing close-up shots!

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  17. BarbThursday, April 14, 2011

    Great captures and interesting facts, Janie.

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  18. EcoRoverThursday, April 14, 2011

    Nice shots of a great bird. Wonder just what it was eating?

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  19. EG CameraGirlFriday, April 15, 2011

    I tried all last year to take a photo like that...and you took three! I am in awe, Janie!

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  20. sweetbaySunday, April 17, 2011

    Great shots!! There are a lot of Osprey (and Bald Eagles) at Jordan Lake a couple of counties over from us. The best way to see the Osprey there is out on a boat. We usually see them at the beach too if we are on the bay side. At Duck I was surprised to see them nest on old pier posts right beside the road.

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  21. Lisa WilsonThursday, April 21, 2011

    Love these shots!

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