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Yesterday I caught this Osprey fishing on the James River. When I first looked at the dive shot on the back of my camera I thought it was unusual that he hadn't extended his right leg so close to impact. After observing him for a while I then thought he had a broken or disfigured leg. It wasn't until I got home that I realized he has unfortunately impaled his leg with a talon and isn't able to straighten the leg. The leg doesn't appear to have atrophied so I assume it is a recent injury. I watched him catch three large fish so he's ok for now but does have trouble balancing and it will definitely give him problems with eating his catch on a tree limb.





It's no wonder they get hurt. This guy dove full speed into this rock laden area after a fish.



Mike



May 27, 2013 at 01:42 PM
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Mike,
Wonderful captures!
So sad seeing his foot! But so glad he got a delicious fish for supper!
BeeBalm



May 27, 2013 at 02:18 PM
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That must be painful. A very nice set though Mike ~ Ron


May 27, 2013 at 06:13 PM
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Amazing series and this Osprey did outstanding job to get the fish with just one leg. Hope it is getting better.
Excellent work.

- Tam



May 27, 2013 at 06:58 PM
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What an interesting set of images! I'm sure that does not happen often. Well captured Mike.


May 27, 2013 at 07:06 PM
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Great series Mike...that mangled right foot and talon does not look like it is of much use but I guess it just means it goes for slightly smaller fish that it can carry one taloned.
Eric



May 27, 2013 at 07:17 PM
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great set Mike.. to bad about the foot


May 27, 2013 at 07:28 PM
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Nice set; great detail, and interesting story. Under other circumstances I guess the bird would be a candidate for raptor rehab; please let us know if you spot him again.

Greg



May 27, 2013 at 07:40 PM
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Excellent shots. I do hope he is able to recover , I hope that is not wishful thinking

Birdie



May 27, 2013 at 07:56 PM
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Wow Mike that's crazy!!! Great shooting, love the dive shot

Tim



May 27, 2013 at 08:22 PM
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Excellent images. Outstanding dive shot.
harsha



May 27, 2013 at 08:27 PM
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Great job on these, Mike. I hope the Osprey will recover soon.
Socrate



May 27, 2013 at 10:50 PM
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Fantastic sequence and fascinating narrative Mike.
#1 is superb.
Excellent work.

Kirk



May 27, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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Wow, cool shots Mike, thanks for sharing.
David



May 28, 2013 at 03:58 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Osprey with an unusual injury but it's not slowing him down


Super work Mike. It is a good thing the other foot is fine

Morris



May 28, 2013 at 08:02 PM
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Great series! Where on the James were you shooting? I was down at 4 Mile Creek but didn't get anything near the quality you posted.


May 28, 2013 at 08:35 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Osprey with an unusual injury but it's not slowing him down


Thanks for the comments everyone! Hopefully an impact with a big fish will free its leg.

Mike

Edited on May 31, 2013 at 02:17 PM · View previous versions



May 31, 2013 at 02:15 PM
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Plinian wrote:
Nice set; great detail, and interesting story. Under other circumstances I guess the bird would be a candidate for raptor rehab; please let us know if you spot him again.

Greg


Thanks Greg. I think this Osprey is a regular at this spot for now but I don't know they would catch him. Also since he seems to be getting along fine I wonder if they would bother.

Mike



May 31, 2013 at 02:17 PM
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Snapshott wrote:
Great series! Where on the James were you shooting? I was down at 4 Mile Creek but didn't get anything near the quality you posted.


Thank you. This was taken at the Mariners Museum in Newport News.



May 31, 2013 at 02:18 PM
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Nice photos! I didn't see this one last week.


May 31, 2013 at 02:46 PM
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