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An Osprey Emerging From The Ocean With Its Prey Is A Sight To Behold

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An Osprey Emerging From The Ocean With Its Prey Is A Sight To Behold
Photographer Mark Smith is known for his striking images and clips of birds of prey in action, and this footage of an osprey emerging out of the water with its meal is some of his finest work.
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Via Reddit/Mark Smith.


Update: Feb, 21, 2023


A recent one from Smith, here's a mission that didn't work out:


Comments

  1. micky nasty 1 year ago

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  2. Dharmananda Jena 1 year ago

    That's awesome

  3. T. C. H. 1 year ago

    Read "Silent Spring" by the inimitable Rachel Carson, not only to read about how we drove the Osprey (and countless other) spectacular species to the edge of extinction (and lost many forever) through our use of DDT and other chemicals, but also because it is one of the most beautifully written books you will ever read. "One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?'" [Rachel Carson]

  4. Peter Lane 1 year ago

    It's sad there isn't more osprey around where I live, the south east United States. The papermill industry kills every aquatic creature and fish. That's not an exaggeration. Yes I use paper, but there is ways to produce it without the environment impact and they just don't do it. And no, I'm not going to become an activist.

  5. FHR 1 year ago

    Wow....beautiful image!
    Could it be a tuna?

  6. Deborah Borst 1 year ago

    Wow !!! Beautifully Incredible.

  7. Tracy Kuhn 1 year ago

    Wow, that's incredible!!! Great catch for the Osprey and the photographer!! 😎

  8. Robert Klopp 1 year ago

    That's awesome. Reminds of when I saw the YF-17 flying demonstrations at NAS MIRIMAR during the mid 70's. Thanks.

  9. David Wegner 1 year ago

    Was that a barracuda? delightful

  10. Dr. A. 1 year ago

    I was lucky enough to see an osprey flying low over a large “resaca” in my hometown and without missing a beat plunge his talons around a fish and fly off as if nothing happened. I have never forgotten that event back when I was in Cub Scouts and now a ripe 77-year old man. Unfortunately, developers saw that resaca as prime housing sites and a gorgeous piece of raw land has disappeared forever.

    1. Adwait 1 year ago

      Thanks for sharing your story!

  11. Raul Morales 1 year ago

    Amazing picture
    Great job

  12. Fernan Marundan 1 year ago

    This bird is equipped with water proof feathers, but it has limited time when submerged. He has to act quick, it's a in and out operation in less than 39 seconds!!

  13. kaikai lauron 1 year ago

    WOW!!! TOTALLY AWESOME😀🤣

  14. Kristine Mae Ablazo 1 year ago

    sa sobrang ganda mo muntik na ko masamid sa iniinom kong greatest white caramel na may sweet linamnam yung iduduyan ka sa sarap ng bagong timpla pinagsamang sarap ng real coffee at cream caramel sweet

    1. kaikai lauron 1 year ago

      You're right!🤣

  15. Franko Rodz 1 year ago

    This bird is equipped with water proof feathers, but it has limited time when submerged. He has to act quick, it's a in and out operation in less than 39 seconds!!

  16. M. I . iqbal Muhammm... 1 year ago

    Dear friend . Very nice beautiful I really appreciate please keep it up . Thank you see you soon .

  17. Calvin Petz 1 year ago

    Awesome camera work sir excellent

  18. Yarden 1 year ago

    WOW!!! TOTALLY AWESOME 👌

  19. mary hatten 1 year ago

    Amazing photo !

  20. Edward Dubois 1 year ago

    When it first appeared coming out of the water I wonder how will it fly being soaked wet

  21. Michele Cirone 1 year ago

    Awesome ,rarity to catch this incredible bird in action! Thank you fir posting this amazing clip!

  22. George Childs 1 year ago

    This osprey was lucky. It was pulled underwater. Sometimes ospreys drown because once hooked to a fish, they are unable to let go

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