Success
by Mitch Spence
Title
Success
Artist
Mitch Spence
Medium
Photograph
Description
An osprey (Pandion haliaetus), with wings outstretched, balances on a tall dead tree while trying to maneuver its successful catch - a sizable fish. The bird obviously doesn't want to drop its meal and appears to be trying to wedge it into a crook in the dead branch. The osprey, a bird found nearly worldwide, is also known as a sea hawk or fish hawk. Its population numbers dropped dangerously during the 1950s and 60s because of eggshell thinning caused by pesticides. But their numbers are increasing nicely now.
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February 25th, 2018
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