Couldn’t Wait?!
Earlier this week I noticed an osprey flying across the marsh pond carrying a small fish it had just plucked from the ocean. When I looked at the photos later I realized the fish was headless. Apparently the osprey had already taken a little sample bite out of it’s catch before heading off to a tree to enjoy the remainder of it’s fishy snack.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Beautiful photos. And interesting that the osprey couldn’t wait to get a bite. Must have been very hungry! It’s kind of like taking a potato off of the plate before the waitress sets in down in front of you…but I wouldn’t really know about that kind of behavior.
You probably read about that behavior in the same place I read about some guy that has been known to stop at McDonalds to grab something while on the way to a fancy restaurant known to serve small portions. Oh and apparently that same person will on occasion ‘front load’ with drinks on the way to an event where high drink prices will be present. Imagine that?!?
Thanks for checking out these osprey photos and glad you like ’em!
I think we know the same people…
That could very well be. Must be just a coincidence I’m sure.
I think we’ve all been there, Phil! What brilliant shots of a glorious bird! One flew low above me some years ago, when I was on Loch Tay in Scotland. What an experience, never forgotten!
When you see one flying above you they look like a fairly impressive bird, but we one time had one hit the water right in front of us making a huge splash and that’s when I really saw how big of a bird the osprey is.
Thanks so much Maggie!
Great photos of this hungry diner, Phil. At least I didn’t have to see the poor fish’s terrified eyes this time. 😀
Yes you are right about that Sylvia, no sad face look this time. Of course in a way it might be worse having a
*no face* look. 😯 🙂
More true nature tales through fabulous photos. Thanks Phil!
Thanks very much for looking and commenting Deb and so glad you liked these shots!
Fantastic BIF shots.
I’m very happy you enjoyed them Jan.
An appetizer before dinner. Great shots, Phil.
I guess he just needed to do a little taste test before trying the entire entrée. I can understand that. Thanks Jane!
Sometimes you just need a little something to get you home after running all them errands.
Sort of like heading home after buying a six pack of beer and drinking one in the car just to wet your whistle. Don’t know anyone that would do such a thing though.
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Maybe he just did not want a wiggly passenger! Nice captures. The first photo you were in his sights. I would love to get them in that close. They are kinda skittish up here.
I wonder if he was trying to figure out what was being pointed at him from below. Although if this bird has been around a while it would likely not be the first time he ever saw a camera.
Beautiful bird, just stunning! I love how he looks against the sky, the detail, and even the rest of his catch.
Well I’m thrilled that you enjoyed these osprey photos, thanks very much!
More amazing photos. Maybe the osprey doesn’t like the head.
The only way we would know if he didn’t like the head was if we saw him spit it out. If that was the case I’m glad it didn’t happen as he was flying right above me.
Glad you liked these osprey shots!
Hello Phil,
amazing series, great work!
Wish you an nice weekend,
moni
Thanks very much moni, hope you enjoy your weekend as well!
Great bunch of shots, Phil. Who can resist taking just a little nibble? 🙂
Well sure, all the best chefs taste a dish as it is being prepared, maybe this osprey wanted to make sure he really like this variety of fish before bringing it to the table.
Thanks for checking these out Steve.
Great captures! I almost miss this one. Birds, gators, bears, other animals, and us, all like to eat fish, also fish eat fish…
We see a lot of fish jumping both in the salt marsh and the pond. Often it’s big guys chasing (and eating) little guys. We also saw a ray in the salt marsh a couple days ago, it was chasing stuff all over.
Thanks for checking out these osprey photos Amy!