Monday, February 04, 2013

Gotcha

An Osprey makes its meal selection from the buffet


...and shakes the water from its wings and body

...turns toward safety

and speeds off to find a safe place to enjoy the freshly caught meal
ORMOND BEACH, FL - - On the return run from a weekend trip to St. Augustine, we stopped at Bing's Landing.  This a Flagler County (Park) favorite with fishermen which has a boat put-in and a recently opened BBQ / bait shop combo.  The outside dining area of the BBQ  offers a good view of the river activity and good food making the stop worthwhile.
     As I was wandering around on one of the fishing piers, I spotted an osprey circling  and looking for fish swimming near the surface.  Good eyesight and a blitz dive netted the raptor in the four photos above a (small) meal.

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