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    Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    This Osprey attacked the Eagle nest for 10 minutes. What a show to watch. Here are a few shot's (mid-day light was a bit harsh)

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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    Oh my god!
    Incredible images
    thanks for sharing them!!

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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    That is like a once in a lifetime event to watch... and to get it on film makes it that much better!!! Great captures!

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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    Incredible shots! Could you tell the Osprey's intent? General harassment of a food competitor? The eaglets? A fish in the nest? – TF
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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    Quote Originally Posted by OldClicker
    Incredible shots! Could you tell the Osprey's intent? General harassment of a food competitor? The eaglets? A fish in the nest? – TF

    Eagle had just returned with a fish when 3 Ospreys flew in just behind the Eagle. I suspect the Eagle stole the fish from one of the Osprey's, I'm thinking it's the one in my pics. Most every day the Ospreys come by the nest but keep their distance but this day Mr. Osprey was not happy!

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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    I've seen a few sequences of an Osprey stealing fish from an Eagle, but never the other way. - TF
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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    Awesome series, Eric!
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    Wow. Pretty gutsy Osprey.
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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    Incredible!

    I love #1 with the osprey's talons fully outstretched.
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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    WOW WOW WOW! That's just nuts! What an amazing thing to witness, let alone get great shots like these!!
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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    awesome action shots there Eric!
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    Re: Osprey attacks Eagle's nest......

    Talk about right place right time - right on!
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