Behind the Lens

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Osprey

The Osprey is a large, mostly white raptor that cruises over lakes, rivers, and coastal waterways in search of fish. The are impressively widespread: found on every continent except Antarctica. They are mostly white headed with white underparts and a dark brown back. In flight, they hold their wings with a kink in the wrist (shaped like an "M"). Stick nests are conspicuous on top of channel markers, utility poles and high platforms near water. Often seen plunging feet-first into water from high in the air to grab fish.

This sequence was documented at the Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary.

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