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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks B2 and a great observation!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Wei Tam and much appreciated!

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Michael's avatar

Jane Goodall observed one of her Gombé chimps, who would detach himself from his social group and ascend a small grassy elevation nearby to silently observe sunsets.

Carlos Santana had a great song with the title, Blues for Salvador. The refrain went: "Now that you know...what are you waiting for.". The birds are highly aware vehen they perch silently but what is it that stirs them into movement again?

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Neil Barker's avatar

That's interesting about that Gombé chimp you mention Michael. I imagine that chimp was simply appreciating the beauty and connection of all things.

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James Freitas's avatar

Great shots Neil, Osprey always instill good productive feelings in us—whether diving for meals or just enjoying a nice morning. They always provide an ideal to aspire for.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks James and much appreciated. I do agree that Ospreys give us something to aspire to as well

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Wonderful photos and encounter with the osprey! Thanks so much for sharing these with us all Neil!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Pamela and much appreciated!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

My pleasure!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Love this! What a special encounter with this Osprey, Neil. Thank you for so many photos as they help us appreciate the moment. Beautiful poem.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Heidi and much appreciated. Definitely a special experience and happy to share.

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John Mitchell's avatar

Wonderful!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks John!

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

Wonderful pictures and thank you for sharing

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thank you Allan N Schwartz and much appreciated. Happy to share.

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Thomas Winward's avatar

This is very pleasant, thanks for sharing

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Thomas and happy to share.

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Luis A. Estable's avatar

I would ask the same question. Good picture!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Luis and much appreciated!

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John Mitchell's avatar

As a difference from your Cooper’s hawks the Osprey is especially interesting. Those are almost the triumph for conservation that Bald Eagles are. Both have come back from the brink of extinction and we are much richer for that. I see ospreys and Bald Eagles often where I live and work near Washington. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center near Greenbelt, MD. The Center was carved out of the Beltsville National Agricultural Center and is a prime wildlife area, especially birds. Raptors love us.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Agreed John and the story of the revival of the Osprey is inspiring. I'm hoping to get some more images of Ospreys in the area. Hoping to share on the next few weeks

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John Mitchell's avatar

Thanks Neil!

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Neil Barker's avatar

You're welcome John!

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