The Osprey have returned to the Chesapeake Bay after enjoying their tropical winter holiday. As they mate for life, one couple I’ve become familiar with, returned one by one.
The male returned first, lovingly building the nest for his girl before she arrived. Within just a few days, he built most of the nest. Wisely, the lady just arrived after the major construction has nearly finished.
Smart lady I’d say.
Emily Carter Mitchell ~ Nature as Art 
Beautiful!! I love birds. Great shot!
Thank you so much Natasha ! I was so happy with this capture. 🙂
You should be, its a great one ! 🙂
That is a great image, these are some fun birds to watch and of course take pictures of as they set-up and later feed their young. Looks like you have lots of birds and springtime activities to photograph, great shooting Bella.
Thanks Jim !! I know ! All I want to do is go out and bird right now. But reality keeps getting in the way. I’ve got a couple of great outings this week planned though.
Love the Osprey, but I missed the first three days of his nest building. I should have known. Next year I’ll know to get down there when I first see Osprey on the river.
That is some awesome work, I am hoping to get out of the backyard soon, and do some exploring myself. Happy Birding and good luck with your works!!
You are truly too kind Jim. Thank you so much and have a lovely weekend.
Great photo of the osprey!
Best ever ! I just need to keep shooting. See you tomorrow.
Stunning shot Em…..really difficult getting shots this sharp of birds in flight
You think Mark? LOL !! Believe me I can’t believe my good fortune lately that my camera actually focused and focused well!
Love this post and photo! Smart bird!
Thank you so much Tricia ! I think we can learn from this smart girl Osprey – make the man do all the work. 🙂
How wonderful!!! I love how you know them… And they’re staying strong! Smart girl as you say. 😊 what a gorgeous image of this amazing raptor.
Somehow I have a bird brain. Ask me anything else, I know nothing. 🙂 I’m with you, this capture worked out so beautifully. Now to wait for their babies. 🙂 Miss you !!
I swear some animals are wiser than people! 🙂
You know they are. Especially my mare ! She’s taught me so much. Thanks Fatima.
They are so beautiful. I loved seeing them in Florida. Supposedly, they are seen here in Illinois. Maybe I’ll get lucky to see them!
From what I know, Ospreys is one of the birds you can see world wide. Kind of a crazy idea to me. I hope you get to see them too this summer.
Great shot! I’m happy the ospreys have returned to my old neighborhoods. Here is FL we’ll have hatchlings any day now.
Wow, that’s amazing Tiny. Our Ospreys are only just starting to build nests. Lucky you to have babies nearly arrived.