This time of year, I am always amazed with the flight of the majestic Osprey. Other than the Bald Eagle, I get my most pleasure in photographing the Osprey, while nesting here in Maryland. Most Osprey have now departed here for points south. I have marveled, in particular, with the recent flight of one Osprey named Felix. On 9/16 he left his nest on Martha's Vineyard, just off the coast of Massachusetts. He flew out over the Atlantic non-stop for 31 hours landing in the Bahamas on 9/17, a flight of over 1000 miles. As of 9/25, he is in Central America .... ultimate destination unknown. For those interested in this incredible phenomenon, the following link provides much more information.
http://www.bioweb.uncc.edu/Bierregaard/migration1.htm
On September 9th, I photographed this Osprey. Sadly, she has now departed for destination unknown. Lacking a GPS tracking mechanism, I will never know where she will be "vacationing" nor if, in fact, she comes back to visit in the years ahead. Nonetheless, I will await the arrival of the Osprey next Spring. God's speed !!!!
Please take the time to review the referenced link. It is well worth your time.
