The hubs and I took several random drives in the car this past week.
Longer than usual, further from home than usual,
searching for great wildlife living here at this time of year.
Osprey come in spring.
They are very large, distinctively shaped hawks.
They are also known as sea hawks, river hawks and fish hawks.
I stumbled upon this family of swans
swimming across the lake from the small island it appeared they may have nested on.
7 in total, there were 5 young swans, which is a large number to have survived in the wild.
2 had turned white, 3 were still sporting their beige color.
They immediately swam over to me, perhaps thinking I had food...
they were friendly, stayed for a few pictures and then swam off, I did not feed them.
Sharing today's images with Eileen at
19 comments:
Hello Debbie,
Your Osprey photos are awesome, wonderful series.
The swans must be used to people feeding them, it is a large family. I am glad they are all doing well. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
The osprey is a beautiful bird of prey and the swan family is stunning. Debbie, wonderful photos.
Hugs and regards:)
I've never seen a Juvie Swan...how beautiful! And don't the legs on the Osprey look strong! Beautiful photos...happy times!
Your shots of the Osprey are amazing. What long claws he has. It is good to see such a large swan family.
I am loving those shots of the osprey. Excellent photography.
That osprey is gorgeous and I love your big group of swans.
Beautiful photos!
You got some great photos of the Osprey. Love seeing the Swan family, too.
Your photos are wonderful. Swans floating in peaceful lakes do evoke feelings of serenity.
Lovely photographs of the Osprey and swans.
All the best Jan
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Gorgeous captures!
Hello. Awesome photos. Thank you for sharing them.
Take care.
You captured some beautiful close up photos of that Osprey! What a treat ! Loved all the swans too.
I have never seen young swans before. Love the Osprey shots! Great photography, Debbie.
Wow! Awesome Osprey and Swan photos ~ thanks,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm, A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Osprey are amazing to watch!
Hello Debbie :) Your Osprey shots are excellent, ...what a magnificent bird of prey it is, with those strong feet and claws. Lovely shots of the Mute swan and family. The adults chose a quiet and picturesque place to raise their young.
All the best
Sonjia
That osprey is striking!
It looks like a beautiful place to visit, that is a neat little island and the family of swans is so sweet.
Even though they nest in many familiar sites, I always find it exciting to see the osprey. Your photos are great.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
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