This is truly incredible video. I can't believe this Osprey got 5-6 fish at a time, then got a flounder under 3' of water, and then made off with what looks to be a 5+ lb. steelhead.
I've never seen a bird shake water off like a dog does - wouldn't want to get in the way of him when he's got his eyes locked and his talons in the "load" position!
There are 3 sequences in this one video:
1st sequence he catches half a dozen fish in one strike.
2nd sequence he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his prey.
3rd sequence he captures a big old fat fish that looks as if it weighs more than he does!
This is incredible to watch (best viewed in full screen mode)...enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded)
Fantastic, thanks for sharing this with us.
Wow....incredible. :)
thanks for this, amazing video.
came here http://www.arkive.org/explore/videos?q=osprey (http://www.arkive.org/explore/videos?q=osprey) by the link displayed below the video - there are some more good ones. was really surprised by the one where seagull fights osprey for fish and wins - either it's a very big gull, or my idea of osprey size was totally wrong :)
Osprey - a very clever intelligent hunting bird like many others - Isn't nature just wonderful ? :) :) :) :)