The osprey nest is surprisingly low - about 25 feet off the ground - so I was able to get some reasonable shots. Much higher than that would have made it very difficult since I don't climb well :) I will be going back later this week to see if I can get some more pictures. While the parents were out, I heard some activity in the nest so I suspect there's at least one little one in there. The people at the DQ where I set up my equipment were very tolerant and didn't seem to care if I stayed all day "looking at some nest." Some of the patrons seemed to think they were under surveillance and I got some very odd looks. Others knew exactly what I was doing and watched with me. It was a fun day, even if I came home with my inevitable red-head sunburn. Pat - I'll check out that site. Thanks. Maureen

Darn, and he came up empty! Great shots!

Wow! Your Better Beamer does a great job! What with all the updated equipment and incredible photographs, I feel pressure to keep up with the Joneses..er forum photographers. I'm turning in a venture capital business proposal to Google today, but may be awhile before there's a profit if they decide to fund it, but hey..gotta upgrade! Actually I'm really interested in the new 1600mm Zeiss Photoscope 85 T* FL, or the even more powerful 3500mm ones coming out later http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6J5Io4lvko

Thanks Rachel - My only regret is that the photo is not more of a close-up, and not larger; but we were so taken by surprise by the whole thing, we were incredibly lucky! For someone new to birdwatching it was especially awe-inspiring.