Fast Food

An osprey zips across the salt marsh after plucking out a nice fresh fish. This osprey was clearly in a huge hurry and I suspect his concern was that a lurking bald eagle might swoop in and try to grab his lunch!

The last I saw of him, he was heading out over and past the tree line with no eagle in sight so…it looks like a speedy exit worked this time for the skillful osprey.

28 thoughts on “Fast Food”

Patrizia M. on March 13, 2014 at 4:23 pm said:

Fantastico, scatti meravigliosi Phil. Complimenti!!!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:16 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille Pat!
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on March 13, 2014 at 4:28 pm said:

I wish you were my neighbor so I could bring you bourbon in exchange for photo tips (that and boubon and Skinny Pirate sipping). Fantastic shots as always!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:18 pm said:
  
  What could possibly be more fun then drinking straight whiskey and Skinny Pirates with a group of alligators?!
  We all know how much fun they are at parties!
  
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Chillbrook on March 13, 2014 at 4:47 pm said:

Wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:18 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Adrian!
  
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Reed Andariese on March 13, 2014 at 6:31 pm said:

Great Shots! One of my favorite raptors to photograph.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks much, I always enjoy watching one of these guys at work.
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 13, 2014 at 6:41 pm said:

The osprey wasn’t the only speedy one here. Good shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:21 pm said:
  
  That’s why I try to keep my eyes open, you never know what might come suddenly flying out of the marsh.
  Glad you enjoyed these shots.
  
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Amy on March 13, 2014 at 8:37 pm said:

The powerful wings he has… a speedy exile is not a problem for him 🙂 But, your camera captured it, Amazing!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:22 pm said:
  
  If I pay attention I occasionally get lucky and grab the action. It’s when they sneak up behind me that I have issues. 🙂
  
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  - Amy on March 15, 2014 at 9:14 am said:
    
    It takes attention to see these lights. Glad you stopped by 🙂
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 15, 2014 at 10:07 am said:
      
      Thanks Amy!
      
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Gunta on March 13, 2014 at 9:34 pm said:

It makes me happy to see the Osprey got away with his catch!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:22 pm said:
  
  I know, me too. I always feel bad for one that I see work really hard, finally catch something, and then have the eagle jump him.
  
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foxleylady on March 14, 2014 at 6:58 am said:

Nice one! (Both the glorious osprey and you, Phil!)

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:23 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the kind words Maggie!
  
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jeannemeeks on March 14, 2014 at 9:25 am said:

What a great dynamic photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for looking and commenting!
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 14, 2014 at 1:45 pm said:

Fabulous shots, Phil. That Osprey is certainly making haste while the sun shines, but it’s far too late for poor Mr Fishie. 😦

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2014 at 8:24 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed Sylvia, once again we all know the fate of our poor little friend in the sea. 😦
  Score is Osprey 1 – Fish 0
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on March 14, 2014 at 8:57 pm said:

I could go for a fillet of fish right now. Nice he has no flying competition for his dinner.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 15, 2014 at 10:08 am said:
  
  Sounds good doesn’t it?! 🙂 He was lucky nobody chased after him.
  
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uthamz on March 15, 2014 at 4:28 am said:

Great shots , as usual , Phil.
Your ability to get sharp focus on all these birds in flight is awesome !

utham

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- Phil Lanoue on March 15, 2014 at 10:09 am said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting utham and glad you enjoyed these osprey photos!
  
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Paula on March 21, 2014 at 3:19 pm said:

Two for the price of one 😉 Wonderful!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2014 at 11:18 am said:
  
  Thanks for checking it out Paula!
  
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