Osprey kid made it to another perch,

[elleng]

over looking creek and nest!!! Notice talons, and other attributes of 'feet.'



The Osprey's feet have pads with scales modified into tough, barb-like spicules that help grasp slippery fish. They even have a long talon on the "little" or outer toe, unlike other raptors and they are the only hawk that has a "reversible" toe that they can maneuver in position forward or back to help seize fish.

[SheltieLover]

1. Wow! Gorgeous!

Look at those claws!

[Enter stage left]

2. You are such a breath of fresh air, after all the horrible things...

that are happening to our wonderful country. Thank you for your contributions, and great photo's.

[elleng]

3. Thanks, I feel this way after catching 'my' bird(s;)

glad I was able to do so today. (Rain tomorrow.)

[dweller]

6. 'Our birds' !

Many DU uncle, aunts, grands and cousins here
😁


✌🏻

[elleng]

8. Yes indeed!

Every year, the Kids' parents return here, around St. Pat's Day; the kids take a year 'off' in south/central America, and it is thought the kids return north (near here?) in later years.

[SheltieLover]

9. +1,000!

[Diamond_Dog]

4. Wow! Just astounding!

[wendyb-NC]

5. Magnificent creature

Thank you, elleng, for the updates, and excellent photos.

[TomSlick]

7. Such a beautiful creature.

[Bayard]

10. Always look forward to your baby pictures

Tho' not looking much like babies anymore.

[lark]

11. Ospreys Swoop!

That's the motto for my daughter's college, UNF, that has the Osprey as their logo. They are so cool and nest all over this area near water - which we have in abundance here in NE FL.