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Loch Arkaig Ospreys

An osprey's-eye view of Loch Arkaig

One of the coolest things about watching ospreys fish in the Atlantic Ocean is that you never know what they might wrestle out of the water. In this case, a small barracuda! Once the osprey manages to clear the water with its impressive catch, the bird tries to secure that swinging pendulum of a fish. Once it sinks its second set of talons into the fish’s belly, it’s lights out for the cuda. Glad I’m not a fish. | Mark Smith Photography

Ospreys are quite easily one of the greatest winged anglers that exist. Their level of unbridled determination is unparalleled in the bird world but they also seem to have an amazing bedside manner, especially when it comes to feeding time. This little chick is full to the brim, but Mom ever so gently tries time and time again. She knows that in order for her chick to survive it will have to eat as much as possible. this will ensure the chick grows quickly, helping it survive in and outside of t

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