Anyone know what this is??

July 9th, 2012
We found these huge nests at the lake this weekend, and I took some photos of the birds. We think they are juvenile golden eagles but not positive. If anyone is more knowledgable about birds, I'd love to get your opinion as to what they are!!



July 9th, 2012
Looks like an Osprey to me
July 9th, 2012
I agree with the osprey!
July 9th, 2012
Hi Michelle I just googled it and Im 99.9% certain it is an osprey. Check this link out http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/osprey/id
July 9th, 2012
@kerristephens Thanks, Kerri! I think you're right!

@andysg Thank you for the link, Andy! I think you guys are right! I'm off to go edit my descriptions now. :)
July 9th, 2012
@tryeveryday They are such a fun bird to get to see and to watch
July 9th, 2012
I would say Osprey best to ask Birdnerd better known as Sandra M
July 9th, 2012
I would say Osprey too. Here is a shot I got a few weeks ago.

July 9th, 2012
@hollandcrew Terrific shot!! Aren't their nests amazing!!!!
July 9th, 2012


July 9th, 2012
I know!! It's a bird.
July 9th, 2012
July 9th, 2012
Super duper Osprey photos!
July 9th, 2012
@eyesofbetsie lol! Thanks for your help! ;) hehe
July 9th, 2012
@swguevin those are awesome shots! Love the motion in that second one.

@lynnb Thank you, Lynn!
July 9th, 2012
what stunning shots these all are ! Incredible.
July 9th, 2012
yes, osprey, GREAT shots
July 9th, 2012
@sharonaddison Thanks for taking a look! This has turned into a fun osprey post!

@rrt Thank you so much, Richard!
July 9th, 2012
Great shot, i love the lighting through the feathers. I think your shot is of a female, with the darker "necklace" on her breast. If you saw a pair of them, the female is likely the larger of the two.

July 9th, 2012
Wow what awesome shots, and i learnt something lol
July 10th, 2012
@sunnygreenwood Thank you, Anne! I love your shot of the pair. I'm so glad I decided to post this question. I'm learning so much!!

@kiwigirl04 Me too!!
July 10th, 2012
Ospreys are amazing! I don't have a camera to take pictures like these but we were birdwatching recently and saw one carrying dinner to a nest- two times! First time- a snake!! Second time- a fish. Absolutely awesome!
July 10th, 2012
@olivetreeann How exciting! I got a shot of one of them swooping into the water for something, but it was terribly out of focus! :/
July 10th, 2012

Who knew that so many of us trained our cameras on these beautiful birds!
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