After attending the Tempe Bird survey, I travelled up to Long Reef for the afternoon. Despite the late start, the trip was very worthwhile.
When I arrived, three Osprey were around. One was perched in some roots on the south side of the headland –
Then another Osprey flew past –
The third Osprey was on the beach eating a fish.
It eventually flew off with the remains of the fish.
Pied Cormorant
Then an Osprey appeared and started hunting.
t didn’t get a fish.
But it did attract the attention of another Osprey, and an altercation broke out.
A bit later, an Osprey flew over.
It was looking for fish.
It very suddenly dived and hit the water fairly close, and then snuggled to get out.
It emerged without a fish.
So it resumed its hunting –
Another dive –
But agin, it missed the fish.
It seems to get a shock –
A White Bellied Sea Eagle appeared.
And then things went quiet, so I decided to head home.