osprey & fish @ SBWR - Nov2014

Ospreys are impressive fishing birds. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve has seen a return of the migratory ospreys. This one sits atop a favourite perch visible from the quiet Mangrove Boardwalk section.

It had been sitting quietly the water from the bare branches for about half an hour towards the late evening. At about 6.30pm, it flew off returning about half a minute later with a fish in its talons.

The fish was very much alive as it thrashed about in the sure grip of the osprey. The osprey had to spread its wings each time the fish thrashed about to steady itself on the bare branch. This went on for a few minutes with the osprey trying to sneak a bite on the fish.

Finally after about 5 minutes, the fish stopped moving and the bird settled down to its dinner.

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Find out more about this amazing bird and the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/birds/Pandion_haliaetus.htm