Lunch at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

Last year, we visited this refuge near Blythe, CA for the first time and we discovered burrowing owls.  Two weeks ago, we were there again and this time, we watched Osprey fishing and feeding.  Although we didn't see the actual catch, we did get there before the fish was dead and we were there for the first few bites.

This bird definitely kept an eye on us... he was super aware of his surroundings at all times. Don't you love his windblown hairdo...

 

I took a video and it is really cool, but I cannot for the life of me get it to upload... At one point while we were watching, he tried to pick up the bass and fly away but he was unsuccessful.  Either the bass was too heavy, which I doubt, or his wings were too wet from the fishing expedition.

He took great pleasure in the seafood special of the day.

At another point, he called out and another bird answered, but that one never showed up... at least not while we were there.

We drove away for a bit and when we came back another osprey had caught a fish and was high on the pole enjoying his dinner. 

 

 

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