Osprey and Northern Pike

This osprey caught this northern pike, and flew about 500m with it.

Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/8 1/2500sec ISO-400 600mm
Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/8 1/2500sec ISO-400 600mm

It took it to this hydro pole, and proceeded to consume most of it while it was still alive.

Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/8 1/1000sec ISO-400 600mm
Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/8 1/1000sec ISO-400 600mm

When he was done, he took the what was left of the leftovers back to the nest. I haven’t seen any kids yet.

Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/6.3 1/2500sec ISO-400 401mm
Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/6.3 1/2500sec ISO-400 401mm

In his defence, it must take a lot of energy to be a sky crane.

Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/8 1/1250sec ISO-400 600mm
Bill Longo Canon EOS 90D All Rights Reserved f/8 1/1250sec ISO-400 600mm