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22-MAR-2006 BJ Ramsay

Osprey

NAS Patuxent River, MD

I was quietly sitting around shooting this Osprey just sitting on a nest
or other close posts (PaD Extra 5) just off the beachline when I noticed a Bald Eagle high
overhead. When the eagle came closer to check out this Osprey's territory he took
off after it. The ensuing chase only lasted about 30 secs. with the eagle
making a single pass in the general vicinity of the nest and then departing.
There had been a couple of other ospreys come much closer and getting a considerably
more agressive response. (PaD Extra 6)

This is a shot of him just following the eagle out of their territory.

Editorial note: As I learn more, this was hubby taking care of the area, notice the
clear white chest area, the females have a "necklace" of brown feathers. See the
previous picture for a clear shot of a female's necklace.


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Bryan Murahashi23-Mar-2006 16:04
Excellent capture. Your really an expert with this long lens.
Bob Foisel23-Mar-2006 15:48
Nice capture
Christin Tröger23-Mar-2006 10:24
Terrific capture.
henrywong23-Mar-2006 07:16
excellent catch !
Greg Harp23-Mar-2006 06:10
Superb capture!
Katie Chew23-Mar-2006 02:46
Great shot!
Cindi Smith23-Mar-2006 01:26
This is a magnificent shot! Wonderful job! GMV
Wei O'Connell23-Mar-2006 01:12
Great shot. Beautiful details and light.