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Published: 2010-04-11 19:12:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 659; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 0
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This was taken from a good distance. I watched as this osprey dipped into the water and then I focused on him to get some after-shots. He ended up flying in the other direction, so this is the closest I got.My first encounter with an osprey. I'm hoping that next time, I'll get some closer shots to replace this one!
Osprey, Adult
Raritan River, Johnson Park, Piscataway, New Jersey
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
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Comments: 22
Beautiful! I visit Johnson Park often. The things you can witness there is amazing!
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Thank you! I do miss that park. It had many birds!
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I need to visit there again one day if I am in the area. I was not a birder back then and want to know what I was REALLY missing!
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They have redone the area around the lake/pond. They installed a boardwalk type path with a railing around the street side of the pond. The animals are still there... And the rarely used horse track. There is still abundant wildlife there! Well worth a visit.
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Ahhh, yeah! Just before I left the pond was being worked on. I had a disappointing last few weeks with that park because of it. Are the Egyptian Geese still around?
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Yes I think I have seen them there. It is a great place for photography and wildlife. Another great park is Spring Lake Park in S. Plainfield.
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... i have a favor to ask ... would it be possible for you to look at this bird ... i found last Saturday on a walk ...
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i don't think it's a pigeon ... 
... oh, thank you very much ...
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Thank you!
I'm not entirely sure what kind of bird that is - it's not a pigeon. Try posting it in this journal from the Bird's Club. People would be happy to help you ID!
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... oh, thank you and i had just send out a note to the said journal ... as well too ...
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I'm not sure... could be. He has those large "whiskers" on his face, but I'm not too good with fish.
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He caught a big one! The Raritan river has brought me some great photo ops. But a recent flood has left parts damaged and I haven't seen herons there since
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Lovely capture. I love the light on the wings illuminating the feathers.
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Thank you! Only if I could get closer. Maybe next time
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M'deer, 'tis a pleasure
You will do
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