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Ospreys at the Grissom Wetlands

Took a trip out to the Grissom Wetlands (also known as the Viera Wetlands), which is one of my favorite places to see wildlife. Lots of birds nesting, but no hatchlings yet. Got some decent shots of a some osprey. One was not happy to see me, I think.

An osprey is flying, searching for prey

An osprey is flying, searching for prey

Angry Osprey

Angry (?) Osprey

I tracked one for about 40 minutes, as he went fishing. He had no luck, and eventually flew off away from the lake, perhaps to sulk…

Osprey fishing, badly

An osprey, seconds after diving into the water for a fish.

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