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- From: Joe Lively <joelively@xxxxxxx>
- To: va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:25:12 -0400
Osprey attack:
Sorry, I messed up. This caption was supposed to go with photo. JL
> Osprey attack witnessed:
>
> Since the return of the first Ospreys to Sandy River Reservoir in February
> (near Farmville), I have been monitoring the spring ritual of nest building
> and repairs by these magnificent raptors. This past week, I was electrified
> by some unexpected behavior by a pair of nesting Osprey and thought I would
> share the event. Two hatchlings occupy the nest and are fed regularly by the
> parents.
> Should another bird of the same or different species be perceived as a threat
> to their nest, both male and female Osprey will not hesitate to attack. Those
> powerful talons are formidable weapons and capable of doing serious damage to
> an intruder. The author witnessed and photographed a rare event, as two
> approaching Cormorants landed in an adjacent tree, about 30 yards from this
> nest. Like two fighter jets being scrambled from a carrier, both male and
> female Osprey rose in synchrony from the nest. They briefly gave a stunning
> threat pose before ripping into one of the Cormorants. One struck from above,
> the other from below. The attack was savagely effective and over quickly. The
> victim lay quivering in the water. The other Cormorant realized he was in big
> trouble and made a desperate retreat. Fortunately for him, he was not pursued
> by the Ospreys. This was the first time I have ever seen such an attack by
> Ospreys. Joe Lively
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