Osprey

Osprey
Pandion haliaetus

On the nest near the Ranger Station in Fort De Soto.

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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus

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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus

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Osprey

Osprey
Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

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This is the mate of the feeding Osprey in the previous photo.

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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus

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Osprey with Fish

Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
I had always assumed that these birds carried their prey with both talons.  In this case only one talon is used.  I guess that it might be too awkward to land if both talons were carrying cargo.

Osprey

The Osprey seems to stop and have its own feed before carrying the fish to the nest.  This doesn't seem to upset the mate at all.

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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus

Osprey Pair

Osprey
Pandion haliaetus