Wild Birds at Verdi Ponds

For years I have ventured out to the ponds at Verdi to take photos of birds, mostly Osprey fishing. These ponds are perfect for capturing the action as they are small, stocked with fish often and the Osprey are acclimated to people. I haven’t had any luck with fishing Osprey this year yet but have had fun photographing the other visitors to the ponds.

I’ve never had much luck with Great Blue Herons as they are pretty spooky, and I can’t get close. I had one yesterday be amazingly cooperative.

I was fortunate enough to see two bald eagles visiting the ponds as well. This is most likely a mated pair. They couldn’t decide who should have the best spot in the pine tree.

An Osprey did come by but not to fish. The Osprey was not happy the Eagle was roosting in the tree and harassed it for some time. The Osprey’s have a nest near here and I’m sure it is disconcerting to have these large predatory birds in the neighborhood.