A few weeks ago whilst I was patiently waiting for Quinta do Lago’s Famous Bird, the Green Heron, I pointed the camera at 2 other birds commonly found at Quinta do Lago.
The Purple Swamphen is quite a common sight at Quinta do Lago, but is often found amongst reeds a never usually a good view to photograph.
{Click image(s) to view on Flickr - opens in new tab}I was near the large lake at Quinta do Lago a few days ago when I decided to re-position myself. I collapsed the tripod, but the lens cover over the end of my 500mm and lifted over my shoulder to walk. I looked to the distance and saw a huge bird approaching. At first, I thought it was a large Gull but it swooped down quickly and I soon realised it was an Osprey coming in for a fish.
I had no time to get the camera ready as I watched it hit the water, just 10 metres away, with a loud thud before lifting away with a large fish. It flew across my path towards the late afternoon sun which had began to set.
I quickly grabbed the camera, set it down and managed to fire off a shot of it silhouetted against the sunset.
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