FOR WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY (go visit!). Thank you Dave.
Spotted on a morning walk along our canal toward the end where this light pole is, the osprey was sitting so quietly that at first I didn't even think it was a bird. He didn't move much for about half-an-hour -- just looked left and right -- searching for something to eat.
And finally giving up and flying off. (I was ready for breakfast by that time too!)
That's just stunning! Got a new camera for Xmas - will have to check & see if it's got a 'great shot click now' button!!!!
Posted by: Red Nomad OZ | January 01, 2012 at 03:02 AM
Fabulous, Sallie!
Posted by: Francisca | December 31, 2011 at 02:36 AM
Beautiful photos of an amazing bird! Pure predator...
Happy New Year!
Posted by: pat | December 30, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Love your shots, Sallie. What a majestic bird! Happy New Year to you and your family.
Posted by: Hilke Breder | December 30, 2011 at 03:59 AM
Sallie, Fabulous shot of the osprey! You were very patient too, just like he was. Happy New Year! Hugs, Mickie :)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | December 29, 2011 at 08:56 PM
Great captures of this majestic bird!
Posted by: JM | December 29, 2011 at 07:32 AM
Wow wow wow! What a beauty!
Posted by: Lady Fi | December 29, 2011 at 03:38 AM
one of my favouries. I love to watch them and you have got some great shots. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photography | December 29, 2011 at 02:05 AM
Wow, these are amazing captures! I love that you caught it in flight too!
Thank you for your comment regarding the camera bit.:) So glad to have you stop by. A happy 2012 to you!!
Posted by: nature rambles | December 29, 2011 at 01:43 AM
Hi there - splendid capture. I like the fact that people can be wathing the same species all over the world.
Hope you have a good New Year.
Glad you liked the "Accidentally West" post - the whole idea was to have two different parts - a kind of light and dark thing.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M - Australia | December 28, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Awesome photos!! One stopped in on the pond this fall to grab a fish to go.amazing...
Posted by: ramblingwoods | December 28, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Beautiful shots of the Osprey Sallie! Aren't they gorgeous birds?
Posted by: Larry Jordan | December 28, 2011 at 06:26 PM
Beautiful shots, Sallie. I hope your Christmas was merry and warm.
Happy New Year,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | December 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Oh, isn't it beautiful, great capture Sallie.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
Posted by: Martha | December 28, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Gorgeous shots!
Posted by: Mama Zen | December 28, 2011 at 09:21 AM
What a beauty - you've captured him perfectly. Have a wonderful 2012!
Posted by: Al | December 28, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Another great Osprey capture Sallie. You would think light poles were invented for their use! Happy New Year!
Posted by: springman | December 28, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Gorgeous photos Sally! I'm really impressed!
Happy New Year to you:)
Posted by: joo | December 28, 2011 at 01:37 AM
glad you had your camera; lovely photographs
Posted by: Carole M. | December 27, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Ah, there he is! Great shots of this gorgeous bird!
Posted by: Nicole | December 27, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Love the osprey! Beautiful photos!
Posted by: heyBJK | December 27, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Lovely shots, Sallie. I haven't yet gotten close enough to an osprey to get a good picture...
The number 300 refers to how many posts I have published since I started my blog, not quite 3 years ago. It was the best title I could think of!
Posted by: Dimple | December 27, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Such impressive looking birds, great images!
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | December 27, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Great photos of the Osprey and very nice that you were able to watch it for a while.
Posted by: Mick | December 27, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Oh, don't you love these chance encounters? Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Patricia Lichen | December 27, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Wonderful captures and sighting of the Osprey, Sallie!
Posted by: Eileen | December 27, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Gorgeous shots of the majestic bird!
Posted by: CameraCruise | December 27, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Great sighting and nice captures of this gorgeous bird!
Posted by: Pat | December 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Don't you just love those great talons gripping the pole?
What a delight to see and on an empty stomach too.
Posted by: Arija | December 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Great opportunity very well taken
Fantastic bird
Posted by: Dave | December 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM
What a great sight to see; and lovely captures too.
Posted by: holdingmoments | December 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM
gorgeous osprey! lucky you, sallie!
Posted by: texwisgirl | December 27, 2011 at 10:07 AM
He's A beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | December 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM
A wonderful bird to see...
Posted by: Andrew | December 27, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Fantastic shots of the majestic bird.
Posted by: Carver | December 27, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Very cool. I guess sometimes a change of plans is better than patience.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 27, 2011 at 08:09 AM
What a lucky, lovely capture! These birds are so regal.
Posted by: Hazel | December 27, 2011 at 07:54 AM