An osprey rising from the fish pond in Pohtiolampi. From the different hides around the pond it is possible to get close without disturbing the ospreys as they feed
Fail or success? In a few seconds the talons of this osprey will emerge from the water and the outcome of the dive will be revealed
At the osprey center in Pohtiolampi, Kangasala, there was during my stay only one osprey hunting in the ponds. Allegedly he is guarding his territory so that no other ospreys fishes there. Since he is ringed with a red ring he was called 'The Red Baron'
