I was in the woods looking for little yellow birds and looked up and saw this kestrel watching me.
Walking down the east beach trail, I interrupted this osprey eating his breakfast.
I said “Relax, I’m not going to steal your stinky fish.”
He still yelled at me. I don’t know why he picked a low branch on a busy trail during a busy spring migration weekend.
He took off and flew around in a circle with his half eaten fish and landed on a higher up branch.
Later that morning I was standing at the north beach roped area and was talking to some other photogs about the shorebirds all flying off and someone yelled “Look over your heads.” Duh, the shorebirds had flushed because the above juvenile bald eagle had just circled the area.
Upclose. We think this is the new baby that was born earlier this year at the park. The eagles nest high up in a utility tower in the park. He circled around the roped off area a few times and then flew over the trees and was gone. I guess he figured those shorebirds were harder to get than he originally thought.
Just a few birds I saw on my morning walk at Fort Desoto in early April.
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just wonderful!
Awesome shots!
Well done!
Wow, it’s hard to capture such perfect shots of birds as yours are. They look perfect up against the lovely blue skies.
Wow, awesome shots of the Osprey and the Kestrel. They are both cool birds. Great shot of the birds and the pretty sky.
Beautifully photographed birds.
Marvellous captures!
Incredible set of images. I don’t know what equipment you’re using, but it is definitely getting the job done. Love the Osprey and the juvenile eagle is just stunning. Outstanding captures. Have a blessed week-end.
I really enjoyed your photos; the background information was extra special, thank you.
Absolutely stunning shots! Love that shot of the osprey eating his breakfast!
Wonderful pictures!!
excellent clicks …..in all shots u try to catch their eyes…its really nice
The birds look fantastic against the blue sky.
Fantastic photographs of very striking raptors! So very beautiful against the deep blue sky. I really must visit Fort Desoto next time I am vacationing in Florida. A joy to visit your wonderful blog!