Osprey Checking Her Chicks
by Kae Cheatham
Title
Osprey Checking Her Chicks
Artist
Kae Cheatham
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Wildlife
Description
This osprey checks on her chicks after harrassing a possible intruder (me). Platform nests, such as this one, are erected near streams and lakes so the osprey won't attempt to nest on power poles. I spotted chick heads in the high nest and pulled off the road.. I walked back to the area where I had seen the babies, but didn't see them. I walked the other way along the road for a diffeent vantage point. I still didn't see chicks, but Mama saw me and lifted to the sky, where she circled around cheeping at me the whole time. I took some pictures of her in flight, and realized she was circling lower and making more noise. I returned to the car, but kept watching the nest. As I expected she returned there after three or four minutes of scrutinizing the area. I was ready for that, and took pictures as she was hovering, checking her chicks, and eventually joined them in the nest. I liked the blur on the right wing as she maintained her position. I had spot focused on her face, so that remained clear. I plan to go back to the area with a longer lens on my camera for better shots.
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This image is copyrighted to Kae C’s Images (Kae Cheatham). Not in public domain.
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June 26th, 2021
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