The Magnificent Osprey
I don’t often get the chance to observe the magnificent Osprey. When I do, it is always a special moment. I guess most birders feel the same way about this wonderful bird.
Therefore it was with great delight that I saw a special article in today’s state wide newspaper here in South Australia - The Advertiser - about this lovely bird, complete with a great photograph.
For those who do not have access to our daily paper, the photo and accompanying article can be seen by clicking here. It’s worth a quick visit - even if you only take a look at the great photo.
Happy birding.
Thursday October 2nd, 2008 | Categories: Birds in the News; Eagles Hawks and Kites
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October 2nd, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I agree with you re. the Osprey Trevor, extremely rare and out of range here in Gippsland but we’ve been fortunate to see one three times over the years, a great thrill.
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Thanks Duncan. Like so many of our larger birds of prey, they are something special. So sad when they become threatened and rare.
October 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 am
Thanks for that link to the story about the Osprey Trevor. What a great story, I love to see people go out of there way to help our magnificent wildlife.
October 3rd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I agree with you Tricia. Wasn’t it a magnificent photo - my mother-in-law commandeered that page from the paper the moment she saw it. She is always looking for good subjects for her painting.
She gave me a beautiful painting of a kookaburra she’d done several year ago. I didn’t have the heart to say that I liked her painting of some fairy penguins better - she has kept that for her own lounge room. [sigh]