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Sorry about lack of clarity, was/is breezy, and I was standing in 'my' uneven yard, southern MD. OTHERWISE would have been a good portrait of her, eh?
(Osprey female incubating.)
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elleng
Apr 2021
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niyad
(113,259 posts)1. Still wonderful.
elleng
(130,865 posts)2. I do LOVE them!
HOPE to get my car back, so I'll have a firm platform (for myself.) (Car's in the shop.)
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)3. Beautiful! 😍
Does Mr. hunt & bring her food?
elleng
(130,865 posts)4. Yes, they're a real working family!
He gives her breaks, so he 'sits' while she wanders (and fishes.)
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)5. Very nice!
Wouldn't it be great if humans functioned with such integrity?
elleng
(130,865 posts)6. Right.
SOME likely think osprey (and other wildlife) have proven to be more successful @ life than humans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osprey
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)7. Certainly at ensuring safety of their young
& fathers being supportive, generally speaking.
I worked with troubled youth & families for years. The 1 constant: dead, imprisoned, absent, or abusive dad.
So sad.
THIS Dad teaches them to fly, and to fish.
The kids will (likely) hatch in June, and leave MD for south/central America in September!!!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)9. But the Osprey have better sense!
They are so beautiful! I'd never even seen a pix of one before, so I really appreciate you sharing!
elleng
(130,865 posts)10. Happy to do so, THRILLED I found this place to live and learn!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)11. Ypu are fortunate to live somewhere so beautiful
& rich with Nature!