The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
p.1 #1The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
The osprey chicks have hit that explosive growth phase where every day brings a new milestone. Both adults are running a nonstop fish shuttle to keep up, and the female still has to parcel out each meal since the youngsters haven’t quite mastered tearing off their own pieces.
This week brought the first real wing workouts — big stretches, frantic flapping, and those hilarious little hops that mean flight school is right around the corner. Watching them test their wings is half comedy, half wonder, and all the reason to keep the camera ready.
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/5.6 1/3200s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/5.6 1/3200s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/5.6 1/3200s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/5.0 1/3200s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/5.0 1/3200s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/4.0 1/3200s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
Jul 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
p.1 #2The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Great set Louie ! I'm really drawn to their eyes. Beautiful bird.
Greg
Greg
Jul 18, 2026 at 12:28 PM
p.1 #3The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
You have the most amazing vantage point into this nest Louie and you're taking full advantage. Beautiful images !
Gary
Gary
Jul 18, 2026 at 02:03 PM
p.1 #4The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Real nice set Louie. I agree with Gary, the eye level view is great. The osprey chicks in NYC are all flying.
Morris
Morris
Jul 18, 2026 at 03:05 PM
p.1 #5The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Wow, these are beautiful images! I agree with the other comments that the eye level view is great. I hope to see more of your photos as they progress toward fledging.
Dave
Dave
Jul 19, 2026 at 08:59 AM
p.1 #6The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
G.E. Smith wrote:
Great set Louie ! I'm really drawn to their eyes. Beautiful bird.
Greg
Thanks Greg, this nest is in a great location which makes it very nice for getting eye level shots. Those chick’s eye are really something.
Jul 19, 2026 at 04:47 PM
p.1 #7The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
I love Osprey chicks and their nests. They're always in the wildest places.
Jul 19, 2026 at 05:11 PM
p.1 #8The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
sum1sgrampa wrote:
You have the most amazing vantage point into this nest Louie and you're taking full advantage. Beautiful images !
Gary
Thanks Gary, I appreciate your comments. I feel very fortunate the nest I've been shooting is almost exactly at eye level, in comparison to most nests that are so high the angles of the shots are extreme.
You have the most amazing vantage point into this nest Louie and you're taking full advantage. Beautiful images !
Gary
Thanks Gary, I appreciate your comments. I feel very fortunate the nest I've been shooting is almost exactly at eye level, in comparison to most nests that are so high the angles of the shots are extreme.
Jul 19, 2026 at 11:19 PM
p.1 #9The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Excellent Louie !!
John
John
Jul 20, 2026 at 07:56 AM
p.1 #10The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Terrific set Louie! It is fun to see them growing up, and how well the parents care for them.
Eric
Eric
Jul 20, 2026 at 08:07 AM
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morris wrote:
Real nice set Louie. I agree with Gary, the eye level view is great. The osprey chicks in NYC are all flying.
Morris
Thanks very much Morris. Our chicks are getting noticeable larger by the day, it won't be long before they're testing our their new wings.
Real nice set Louie. I agree with Gary, the eye level view is great. The osprey chicks in NYC are all flying.
Morris
Thanks very much Morris. Our chicks are getting noticeable larger by the day, it won't be long before they're testing our their new wings.
Jul 20, 2026 at 09:39 AM
p.1 #12The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Stunning set my friend !
Ronny
Ronny
Jul 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM
p.1 #13The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
dclark wrote:
Wow, these are beautiful images! I agree with the other comments that the eye level view is great. I hope to see more of your photos as they progress toward fledging.
Dave
Thanks very much Dave, I'll be keeping an eye on the nest as the chicks start their jumping and wing flapping in preparations for their first flight.
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dfreese wrote:
I love Osprey chicks and their nests. They're always in the wildest places.
Thanks for taking a look, appreciate your commenting.
Wow, these are beautiful images! I agree with the other comments that the eye level view is great. I hope to see more of your photos as they progress toward fledging.
Dave
Thanks very much Dave, I'll be keeping an eye on the nest as the chicks start their jumping and wing flapping in preparations for their first flight.
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dfreese wrote:
I love Osprey chicks and their nests. They're always in the wildest places.
Thanks for taking a look, appreciate your commenting.
Jul 21, 2026 at 09:10 AM
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johnohio wrote:
Excellent Louie !!
John
Much appreciated John.
Excellent Louie !!
John
Much appreciated John.
Jul 21, 2026 at 09:02 PM
p.1 #15The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Louie, your photos are pure magic!! Excellent work
Birdie
Birdie
Jul 21, 2026 at 10:21 PM
p.1 #16The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Erictator wrote:
Terrific set Louie! It is fun to see them growing up, and how well the parents care for them.
Eric
Appreciate you commenting Eric, thank you.
Terrific set Louie! It is fun to see them growing up, and how well the parents care for them.
Eric
Appreciate you commenting Eric, thank you.
Jul 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Jul 23, 2026 at 10:13 AM
p.1 #18The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
Just wow! 👏🏼
Jul 23, 2026 at 06:47 PM
p.1 #19The nest is getting small, their courage is getting big...Osprey chicks
These are crazy good, Louie! Razor sharp and perfect DOF -- not to mention the level angle of view in these.
Greg
Greg
Jul 23, 2026 at 08:15 PM
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Stunning set my friend !
Ronny
Appreciate your comments Ronny, thank you.
Stunning set my friend !
Ronny
Appreciate your comments Ronny, thank you.
Jul 23, 2026 at 09:11 PM