Here in NYC, I consider my first Osprey sighting in spring to be the official end of winter. They migrate north for the breeding season and spend the summer around Jamaica Bay.
Each year, I also have to talk up Cornell's Hellgate Osprey cam. It stars Iris, a female Osprey who is nearly 30 years old, and her nest in a parking lot in Missoula, Montana. She's experienced some drama the last few years and this season, it looks like she may have a new male suitor. Tune in and fall in love with her.
Meanwhile, I love photographing Ospreys because they are active and often make eye contact as they hover overhead.
You looking at me?!
More often than not, they're looking down as they search for fish.
More than any other raptor, they will fly towards me, presenting a lot of good photographic opportunities.
This one has a fish. Part of the fun of observing Ospreys is trying to identify the fish they catch.
If I could spend my days flying, fishing and enjoying sunsets, I'd be a happy bird.
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