A second day at Strødam Engsø
At the break of dawn, my friend @mariusfolkmann and I journeyed from Bornholm to the lake Strødam Engsø near Hillerød, Denmark. Our goal? To witness Ospreys in action.
The Osprey, a master of the skies, boasts a wingspan of up to 6 feet. It is an impresseive predator with a keen eyesight. I flies above the water seeking the glimmer of fish below. When it spots its prey, it dives, talons outstretched, breaking the surface in a violent splash. Its reversible outer toes and barbed pads ensure a secure grip on slippery catches. This is the sight we wanted to capture with our cameras.
Arriving at the lake at 10 AM, we settled into our chosen vantage point, cameras at the ready, eagerly awaiting the Ospreys. Hours passed, interrupted only by the occasional call of 4-5 Ospreys soaring above us. However, none descended to catch fish. Yet, just as we prepared to depart, we caught a glimmer of movement in the sky above us.
In a dazzling display of agility and precision, a lone Osprey descended, its powerful wings slicing through the air as it honed in on its target below. With a graceful dive, it plunged into the water, emerging moments later with a silvery prize firmly clasped in its talons.
This was it! We captured the moment we had traveled hours for. Our cameras’ SD cards now contain the precious photographs we sought and hoped for. The images on this page are the selected few that I chose for editing and publication. I hope you enjoy them.
