Lots of action at Bolsa Chica Wetlands recently. We watched an osprey return with its catch, only to be bothered by a crow for a period of time. Eventually the crowed realized the osprey was not dropping the fish, and after squawking for his buddies to show up to no avail, the crow left.
Flying in, with the fish held head-first
The branch he landed on was one he was accustomed to
The foot with the fish was locked in place and he had to land with the other foot
It was difficult to balance the still thrashing fish on the branch
Once he was stable he started in peace, high above the ground
Ever vigilant, he noticed something approach him from the land side
It was a crow harassing him in an attempt to get him to drop the fish
The crow made multiple passes, always flying behind the osprey
With one final screech the crow left and the osprey went back to eating
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