My visit to Delta Ponds this morning was rewarded with great experience. I went by the nesting platform along Goodpasture Road to see if any Osprey were using the nest. Sure enough, there was one there. While I was shooting some pictures, a lady walked up and said she hoped she wasn't disturbing my picture taking. I assured her that she wasn't and showed her the nest at the top of the pole. We were talking about whether there might be two in the nest, even though I could see only one. Just then, a second bird flew out of the nest and across the water to an island. It landed in a bare tree and I could plainly see it had a fish for lunch. I was able to get quite a few shots of it from different angles as I walked along the path. This is one of those images. It was a fun experience even if I hadn't got any photos.

Here are some interesting facts about the Osprey from the National Geographic website:
Average life span in the wild:30 years
Size: Body, 21 to 23 in (54 to 58 cm);
Wingspan, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m)
Weight:3.1 to 4.4 lbs (1.4 to 2 kg)
One of the most widespread birds of prey, found on all continents except Antarctica.