Nature Eagle Chasing an Osprey

Eagle Chasing an Osprey · **4 Likes**

So I was focused in on an eagle in a tree waiting for it to take off. I hear a splash and see an osprey pulling up. I start taking some shots of the osprey with the fish when I hear the eagle take off. I move back to the eagle and start taking some shots. I realize the eagle is chasing the osprey and I manage to get a few decent shots. The osprey does make its escape and keeps its fish. The eagle moves back to another tree and shrieked its displeasure for a few minutes. When I get back to my trailer later and load the card, I realize I had left the shutter at 1/400 that I was using to get the eagle in the tree. I'm lucky I had any decent shots. Next trip, I'm going to be playing with the automatic settings more. Not the greatest shots, but entertaining.

**MikeNArk** · 06-14-2021, 06:37 PM

You have documented a very interesting encounter. You are fortunate to be there at the right time and got some unique captures. The photos are actually quite good. Thanks for posting.

**mroeder75** · 06-14-2021, 09:22 PM

These are remarkable shots.

**phx.david** · 06-15-2021, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

You have documented a very interesting encounter. You are fortunate to be there at the right time and got some unique captures. The photos are actually quite good. Thanks for posting.

Originally posted by mroeder75

These are remarkable shots.

Thank you both.

**pichaser** · 06-15-2021, 07:42 AM

Good going ! Bald eagles are opportunists .

**Apet-Sure** · 06-15-2021, 11:24 AM

Great series! In the right place at the right time you lucky dog. You could set up a user mode on your camera called 'Eagle chasing Osprey'. That way you'll be ready next time!

OrchidJulie · 06-15-2021, 11:55 AM

Amazing series! Thanks for sharing it!

**phx.david** · 06-15-2021, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Great series! In the right place at the right time you lucky dog. You could set up a user mode on your camera called 'Eagle chasing Osprey'. That way you'll be ready next time!

Wouldn't that guarantee I'd never get the chance at the shot again?

**DWS1** · 06-15-2021, 11:59 AM

Rare to actually capture that encounter. I always use Tav mode with a shutter speed 1/1000 or faster if I can when trying to photograph wildlife. either moving or still. There are so many very quick subtle movements take can get blurred away even with wildlife that appear to be perfectly still.

**phx.david** · 06-15-2021, 12:15 PM

I used Tav mode, but I wanted to drop the ISO and use a small aperture while the eagle was in the tree. I've learned my lesson. Have another trip up there planned in July, won't be using anything slower than 1/1000.

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06-14-2021, 06:37 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,071	You have documented a very interesting encounter. You are fortunate to be there at the right time and got some unique captures. The photos are actually quite good. Thanks for posting.

06-14-2021, 09:22 PM	#3
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,596	These are remarkable shots.

06-15-2021, 06:43 AM	#4
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,605 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk You have documented a very interesting encounter. You are fortunate to be there at the right time and got some unique captures. The photos are actually quite good. Thanks for posting. Originally posted by mroeder75 These are remarkable shots. Thank you both.

06-15-2021, 07:42 AM	#5
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,768	Good going ! Bald eagles are opportunists .

06-15-2021, 11:24 AM	#6
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,861	Great series! In the right place at the right time you lucky dog. You could set up a user mode on your camera called 'Eagle chasing Osprey'. That way you'll be ready next time!

06-15-2021, 11:55 AM	#7
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,923	Amazing series! Thanks for sharing it!

06-15-2021, 11:57 AM	#8
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,605 Original Poster	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Great series! In the right place at the right time you lucky dog. You could set up a user mode on your camera called 'Eagle chasing Osprey'. That way you'll be ready next time! Wouldn't that guarantee I'd never get the chance at the shot again?

06-15-2021, 11:59 AM	#9
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Rare to actually capture that encounter. I always use Tav mode with a shutter speed 1/1000 or faster if I can when trying to photograph wildlife. either moving or still. There are so many very quick subtle movements take can get blurred away even with wildlife that appear to be perfectly still.

06-15-2021, 12:15 PM	#10
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,605 Original Poster	I used Tav mode, but I wanted to drop the ISO and use a small aperture while the eagle was in the tree. I've learned my lesson. Have another trip up there planned in July, won't be using anything slower than 1/1000.

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