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Osprey Shakeout

Osprey Shakeout

After catching a trout at the edge of a reed bed in Freshwater Lagoon, an Osprey vigorously shakes out its feathers in mid-air to reduce weight before flying to...
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After catching a trout at the edge of a reed bed in Freshwater Lagoon, an Osprey vigorously shakes out its feathers in mid-air to reduce weight before flying to safety with its meal. An Osprey caught off-guard while carrying a fish can lose its catch to a Bald Eagle, cormorant, raven or gull.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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Jun, 2017

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Excellent capture.... I love 'the shake' after they get airborne!!

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