Photography of Birds – Set # 215 | H.J. Ruiz - Avian101

Photography of Birds – Set # 215

Set # 215

Osprey

Osprey

Osprey

The Osprey differs in several respects from other diurnal birds of prey. Its toes are of equal length, its tarsi are reticulate, and its talons are rounded, rather than grooved. The osprey and owls are the only raptors whose outer toe is reversible, allowing them to grasp their prey with two toes in front and two behind. This is particularly helpful when they grab slippery fish. It has always presented something of a riddle to taxonomists, but here it is treated as the sole living member of the family Pandionidae, and the family listed in its traditional place as part of the order Falconiformes.

Brown Pelicans

Brown Pelicans

Brown Pelicans

The Brown Pelican mainly feeds on fish, but occasionally eats amphibians, crustaceans, and the eggs and nestlings of birds. It nests in colonies in secluded areas, often on islands, vegetated land among sand dunes, thickets of shrubs and trees, and mangroves. Females lay two or three oval, chalky white eggs. Incubation takes 28 to 30 days with both sexes sharing duties. The newly hatched chicks are pink, turning gray or black within 4 to 14 days. About 63 days are needed for chicks to fledge. Six to 9 weeks after hatching, the juveniles leave the nest, and gather into small groups known as pods.

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11 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 215”

bayphotosbydonna on January 8, 2021 at 10:48 am said:

My favorite, the Osprey! 😁 Great shots of it and the pelicans, HJ!

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- Jane's Heartsong on January 8, 2021 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  No doubt about that!
  
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- H.J. for avian101 on January 8, 2021 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, Donna. 🙂
  
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Paul G Pickering on January 8, 2021 at 12:49 pm said:

Excellent! Both these species are also easily found here in Costa Rica, though of course you have to go to the coast for the pelican. Very informative summaries. Saludos!

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- H.J. for avian101 on January 8, 2021 at 4:54 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Paul. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on January 8, 2021 at 3:40 pm said:

I love the whistle of an Osprey and enjoy reading about and seeing a Brown Pelican.

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- H.J. for avian101 on January 8, 2021 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Jane. 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on January 8, 2021 at 4:57 pm said:

Fine shots HJ.

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- H.J. for avian101 on January 8, 2021 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Tom. 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on January 9, 2021 at 2:28 am said:

Splendide aperture alari
Buongiorno, silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on January 9, 2021 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille, cara Silvia. 🙂
  
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