Mother Osprey and Her Brood

by Belinda Greb

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Mother Osprey and Her Brood

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Belinda Greb

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I've revisited the nest twice now. The first timeI thought I saw two heads, but then they were quickly out of sight. This time, a few days later, and later in the day, they were much more active. I found the one to the left really interesting o- very active, very dominant. If you look closely you can see the start of his fierce nature.

Osprey are sometimes mistaken for an eagle on the river, as their markings are similar, but the head is much smaller. We do have eagle here to, but the osprey are more common on the lower McKenzie. They hunt for fish, so are usually near the water. They also have a distinctive cry.

Osprey are the only living member of the family Pandionidae and the only other raptor besides the owl whose outer toe is reversible allowing them to grab slippery fish.

Copyrighted Belinda Greb
Fine Art American Watermark will not appear on the final print.

Nature, animals, beauty have always been a source of nourishment throughout my life. Photography allows me to capture, interpret, and share that world of wonder I see about me, and sometimes what I capture as an inspiration to create something new.

I currently reside in Oregon, an environment rich in nature's graces. I have lived in California and New York, too, and everywhere there is a world of beauty around us, if we care to take the time and look for it.

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June 22nd, 2014

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