Polygala, also called Birdy On The Wing or Bird On The Wing is an indigenous Maine wildflower. It is a type of terrestrial orchid that blooms in May in coastal Maine. This was photographed in Phippsburg.
female Osprey with chick, female is calling to her mage who is coming with fish - Osprey, also called Fish Hawks, Pandion haliaethus is a migratory bird of prey in Maine. This large raptor hunts only live fish. It hovers in the air over water to see fish then plunges feet first to capture fish.
female Osprey with chick, female is calling to her mate who is coming with fish - Osprey, also called Fish Hawks, Pandion haliaethus is a migratory bird of prey in Maine. This large raptor hunts only live fish. It hovers in the air over water to see fish then plunges feet first to capture fish. Pandion haliaetus, Osprey, Fish Hawk
female Osprey on the nest - Osprey, also called Fish Hawks, Pandion haliaethus is a migratory bird of prey in Maine. This large raptor hunts only live fish. It hovers in the air over water to see fish then plunges feet first to capture fish. Pandion haliaetus, Osprey, Fish Hawk
female Osprey defacating over the side of the nest Pandion haliaetus, Osprey, Fish Hawk
These are Osprey chicks panting from heat. There is no shade in these exposed nests. Parents shade young with open wings when they are not away fishing. Osprey, also called Fish Hawks, Pandion haliaethus is a migratory bird of prey in Maine. This large raptor hunts only live fish. It hovers in the air over water to see fish then plunges feet first to capture fish. Pandion haliaetus, Osprey, Fish Hawk
pair of Osprey chicks in the nest, panting from heat - Osprey, also called Fish Hawks, Pandion haliaethus is a migratory bird of prey in Maine. This large raptor hunts only live fish. It hovers in the air over water to see fish then plunges feet first to capture fish. Pandion haliaetus, Osprey, Fish Hawk
mother Osprey with pair of chicks, the one on the right is vocalizing to her - Osprey, also called Fish Hawks, Pandion haliaethus is a migratory bird of prey in Maine. This large raptor hunts only live fish. It hovers in the air over water to see fish then plunges feet first to capture fish. Pandion haliaetus, Osprey, Fish Hawk
female Osprey with chicks, the one on the right is calling to her. Female osprey have streaked breasts. The males have a clean, white breast. Osprey, also called Fish Hawks, Pandion haliaethus is a migratory bird of prey in Maine. This large raptor hunts only live fish. It hovers in the air over water to see fish then plunges feet first to capture fish.
Polygala, also called Birdy On The Wing or Bird On The Wing is an indigenous Maine wildflower. It is a type of terrestrial orchid that blooms in May in coastal Maine. This was photographed in Phippsburg.
Polygala, also called Birdy On The Wing or Bird On The Wing is an indigenous Maine wildflower. It is a type of terrestrial orchid that blooms in May in coastal Maine. This was photographed in Phippsburg.
Polygala, also called Birdy On The Wing or Bird On The Wing is an indigenous Maine wildflower. It is a type of terrestrial orchid that blooms in May in coastal Maine. This was photographed in Phippsburg.
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