Out of Carrier, Eager to Go. by TomDart
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This photo was shot a few brief seconds prior to the release shown in my previous gallery image. My friend holding the bird is actually watching the wings which are moving rapidly, not quite still as in the photo. She caught a wing in the face at least once. The Osprey is both looking at her and talking to her. (As mentioned in the previous image, normally the birds are not released from hand but simply allowed to leave the carrier.)
When the raptors are ready to be freed, the birds make it clear in their actions. Then, the plan is to release in the right area as soon as possible. An eager healthy bird can break feathers in any size flight enclosure and that is not wanted. Get the bird out and free it...that is what was done with the eager Osprey.
I posted this one simply to show the expression on the Osprey and to show more of the beautiful raptor.
I will likely be a while before I post more raptor shots. But who knows when what might happen and I "have" to be there.
I have to actually get back to trying creative photography and some bw which also stirs my blood.
Comments (17)
Oustanding shot and Osprey!!!
Great shot, glad to see the bird cared for so well.
Thank you for a care...give me a hug, give me a big feathery hug. Love this capture a lot, the bird expression capture perfectly.
terrific expression from the bird. great shot!
wonderful news that the osprey was able to be released...nice pic!!
He looks so excited! I'm glad he recovered and is home free again, wonderful capture and great work to the rescue folks!
This is very neat, Tom. Thank you.
Back to what he was intended for...
Beautiful bird and great photo.
The ruffle of the feathers is much like the hair on a dog's back...it signals nervous energy. The impatience of this bird is very evident in your capture. The "fingers" on the wings are eager for air. Stellar shot.
Superb and informative!
It's terrific! I don't understand... this lady is nor afraid... stange! Wonderfull capture Tom!
great capture man... beautiful bird too!
Nice photography!
must be a very unique experience to handle these birds and have their trust.beautiful bird/capture
Wow! this is a nice photo!
Beautiful Bird.Wonderful photo.