Osprey Flying Low over Water

[Bob G]

Osprey's have a success rate of around 40% for catching fish in their claws and they will turn it around headfirst in mid-air to retain their aerodynamics in flight.

I just missed the lunge and this fellow missed the fish late this afternoon but I did get him in a series as he got airborne again.

Here's one of them - As always - Comments please

[StarForge]

I can see where the Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raiders got their design inspiration from.



This is the first time I've seen a bird photographed in this posture too. Inspirational photography mate!

[aim54x]

 ROFL!! the design inspiration is definately present! BUT I have seen other raptor shots with similar postures

IT IS A CRACKER OF A SHOT BOB G!!! keep up the good work

I can see where the Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raiders got their design inspiration from.



This is the first time I've seen a bird photographed in this posture too. Inspirational photography mate!

[ewm3]

Jealous, very jealous! What were the shooting details?
Eric in Adelaide

[rex]

Jealous, very jealous! What were the shooting details?
Eric in Adelaide

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