Osprey

Osprey returning to nest

A male osprey returning to his nest after eating a fish caught in Harkins Slough.

Osprey Spreads its Wings

A male osprey getting ready to land on a tree overlooking Harkins Slough.

Osprey landing on tree

A male osprey, talons extended, lands on a tree overlooking Harkins Slough.

Osprey reaching for tree

A male osprey reaches out with its talons to grab a tree, ready to perch with an unobstructed view of Harkins Slough.

Osprey perched on a tree

A male osprey uses his powerful talons to perch on a tree overlooking Harkins Slough.

Osprey perched, with mouth open

A male osprey with mouth open is resting on a tree overlooking Harkins Slough.

Osprey lands on nest

A male osprey returns to its nest to join a female osprey (not visible). This pair of osprey have been nesting in the same place for several years.

Osprey in flight with fish

An osprey carries a fish above Harkins Slough to a perch where it will each its catch.

Osprey in tree with fish

This osprey just landed in a tree with a fish it caught in Harkins Slough, Watsonville, California.