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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135n)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135p)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135m)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135l)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135j)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135i)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135k)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135h)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135f)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135g)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135e)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135c)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135d)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135b)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Ospreys struggles to catch large fish, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland - 12 Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley / Rex Features (2668135a)
Hungry Osprey Sees Giant Trout Dinner Slip Away
This hungry osprey bit off more that it could chew when it set its sights on snagging a monster trout.
The bird of prey swooped down to snatch the king-sized meal from a pond in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
However, while hooking its prey proved easy making a quick getaway with it prize was not.
Following its dive to snag the fish, the osprey was left floundering around in the water in an attempt to lift off once again.
Eventually, it managed to get airbourne with the trout clutched in its talons, but at the last second the heavy fish slipped from its grasp.
Undaunted the osprey simply returned to the hunt and on its next attempt was able to fly away with a more modest sized dinner.
The moment the raptor struggled to bring home its supper was caught on camera by wildlife photographer Drew Buckley.
He comments: "The bird was submerged in the water for a good five to ten seconds trying to gain enough lift to haul this massive fish out of the water.
"In the end it looked exhausted and dropped it, only to return shortly after and catch a smaller one.
"It was an incredible spectacle, not only to photograph but to witness as well".
Speaking about the process of photographing the osprey, he adds: "The 4am start to settle down into the hide was rather tiring, but I was spurred on by the hope of capturing these birds doing what the do best - catching fish, diving into the water at full speed and surprising their prey".
Boasting a 2m wingspan, an osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized fish.
Due to this the birds of prey have become uniquely adapted to the challenges of catching their favourite feast.
To begin with the osprey will fly above the water's surface in order to locate a fish - gliding and soaring anythin...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KHZADRZCA
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David McHugh / Rex Features ( 1431254i )
Singer Roger Daltrey on his farm in Burwash, Sussex ***Pic by David McHugh 07768 721637***
Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Singer Roger Daltrey inside the lodge at his trout farm in Burwash, Sussex ***Pic by David McHugh 07768 721637***
Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Roger Daltrey at his trout farm in Burwash, East Sussex, Britain - 06 Aug 2011
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Freshwater rainbow trout leaping out of the water, Adirondacks, New York, America - 02 Jan 2011
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Flying Fish
This colourful freshwater rainbow trout leaps out of the water in an extraordinary bid for freedom.
The unusual behaviour has very rarely been captured on camera and shows the trout swimming away from predators so quickly that they breach the water's surface.
Photographer Brian Pelkey spends days at a time on a lake patiently waiting for the perfect moment to snap the fish flying through the air.
The 60-year-old said: "I had the idea to photograph this phenomenon one evening when I was fishing with my friend and fish started flying out of the water.
"I half expected one to jump into our canoe. Since then it has been my mission to capture the essence and beauty of that evening in photographs for all to see.
"Most of the photos are where a the trout is being chased by either a salmon protecting its spawning area or a larger rainbow trout protecting its source of potential food.
"When they are chased, the smaller trout flee at top speed and have no idea where they are going.
"I just have to be ready to shoot and hope. I probably take 200 photos to get one that is of possible interest and somewhat in focus.
"Most of my photos are taken from shore but many are also taken from my canoe also.
"There is a lot to this process, it's very time consuming and requires much patience."
Brian, from New York, America, takes the photo's in the state's Adirondacks lakes, but refuses to reveal the spot's exact location.
He added: "I never take it for granted that the fish will even be in the same location the next day and I have returned home without a single photo on many days.
"To be at the right place at the right time with your camera settings correct, the focal distance perfect, the camera close to water level and the flash ready to fire off isn't easy."
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Freshwater rainbow trout leaping out of the water, Adirondacks, New York, America - 02 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian Pelkey/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1270424a )
Flying Fish
This colourful freshwater rainbow trout leaps out of the water in an extraordinary bid for freedom.
The unusual behaviour has very rarely been captured on camera and shows the trout swimming away from predators so quickly that they breach the water's surface.
Photographer Brian Pelkey spends days at a time on a lake patiently waiting for the perfect moment to snap the fish flying through the air.
The 60-year-old said: "I had the idea to photograph this phenomenon one evening when I was fishing with my friend and fish started flying out of the water.
"I half expected one to jump into our canoe. Since then it has been my mission to capture the essence and beauty of that evening in photographs for all to see.
"Most of the photos are where a the trout is being chased by either a salmon protecting its spawning area or a larger rainbow trout protecting its source of potential food.
"When they are chased, the smaller trout flee at top speed and have no idea where they are going.
"I just have to be ready to shoot and hope. I probably take 200 photos to get one that is of possible interest and somewhat in focus.
"Most of my photos are taken from shore but many are also taken from my canoe also.
"There is a lot to this process, it's very time consuming and requires much patience."
Brian, from New York, America, takes the photo's in the state's Adirondacks lakes, but refuses to reveal the spot's exact location.
He added: "I never take it for granted that the fish will even be in the same location the next day and I have returned home without a single photo on many days.
"To be at the right place at the right time with your camera settings correct, the focal distance perfect, the camera close to water level and the flash ready to fire off isn't easy."
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Freshwater rainbow trout leaping out of the water, Adirondacks, New York, America - 02 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian Pelkey/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1270424d )
Flying Fish
This colourful freshwater rainbow trout leaps out of the water in an extraordinary bid for freedom.
The unusual behaviour has very rarely been captured on camera and shows the trout swimming away from predators so quickly that they breach the water's surface.
Photographer Brian Pelkey spends days at a time on a lake patiently waiting for the perfect moment to snap the fish flying through the air.
The 60-year-old said: "I had the idea to photograph this phenomenon one evening when I was fishing with my friend and fish started flying out of the water.
"I half expected one to jump into our canoe. Since then it has been my mission to capture the essence and beauty of that evening in photographs for all to see.
"Most of the photos are where a the trout is being chased by either a salmon protecting its spawning area or a larger rainbow trout protecting its source of potential food.
"When they are chased, the smaller trout flee at top speed and have no idea where they are going.
"I just have to be ready to shoot and hope. I probably take 200 photos to get one that is of possible interest and somewhat in focus.
"Most of my photos are taken from shore but many are also taken from my canoe also.
"There is a lot to this process, it's very time consuming and requires much patience."
Brian, from New York, America, takes the photo's in the state's Adirondacks lakes, but refuses to reveal the spot's exact location.
He added: "I never take it for granted that the fish will even be in the same location the next day and I have returned home without a single photo on many days.
"To be at the right place at the right time with your camera settings correct, the focal distance perfect, the camera close to water level and the flash ready to fire off isn't easy."
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For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QKKSGRWVN
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Freshwater rainbow trout leaping out of the water, Adirondacks, New York, America - 02 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian Pelkey/Solent News / Rex Features (1270424a)
Freshwater rainbow trout leaping out of the water of an Adirondacks lake. New York, America.
Freshwater rainbow trout leaping out of the water, Adirondacks, New York, America - 02 Jan 2011
This colourful freshwater rainbow trout leaps out of the water in an extraordinary bid for freedom. The unusual behaviour has very rarely been captured on camera and shows the trout swimming away from predators so quickly that they breach the water's surface. Photographer Brian Pelkey spends days at a time on a lake patiently waiting for the perfect moment to snap the fish flying through the air. The 60-year-old said: "I had the idea to photograph this phenomenon one evening when I was fishing with my friend and fish started flying out of the water. "I half expected one to jump into our canoe. Since then it has been my mission to capture the essence and beauty of that evening in photographs for all to see". Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/8mcb
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Ted Hughes on the first day of the trout fishing season at Wistland Pound, Near South Molton, Devon, Britain - 01 Apr 1986
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Ted Hughes on the first day of the trout fishing season at Wistland Pound, Near South Molton, Devon, Britain - 01 Apr 1986
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