Osprey Parenting-A Slow Wean (827)
Transitioning to an adult but still holding on to the tail feathers of mom and dad. This young osprey has learned to fly and usually perches in a nearby tree instead of the nest. The young bird dominates the skies with its family and works on perfecting its flight skills. Still, when hungry the young bird starts to cry like a baby. It hasn't yet learned to fish and still waits for dad to bring in a tasty morsel. The young osprey has been impatient and crying for food for some time. As dad flies back and comes closer with the catch, the young osprey will fly back to the nest of comfort and security. Dad will drop in the fish, pause for a few seconds and then fly off again leaving the youngster to pick up the fish and take it to the tree perch for its evening meal. It is a slow process in teaching them the skills for catching their own fish. For now, mom and dad provide that safehaven for food, shelter and protection slowly teaching all of the skills that the young osprey will need for survival.
August 2020
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ILCE-7RM4
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm, ƒ/6.3
1/1600s, ISO 1000
