Spectacular hunting

Osprey hunting is one of nature's most exciting spectacles. Although there is no pattern in this, most often the bird slowly circulates over the selected body of water and looks for a potential victim. When it targets the right fish, it makes a characteristic squeaking noise and slowly descends above the surface of the water. It checks conditions such as wind direction, fish movements and positioning, and the location of aquatic plants. At one point, he pulls down jumps ending with large claws.

Free flight turns into lightning-fast diving at great speed.

During this phase of the hunt, the bird folds its wings back and stretches its talons in front of it. It falls on the fish like a harpoon thrown at great speed. The victim has little chance unless he makes some quick move.

The bird strikes the water with great energy, submerges several dozen centimeters, and even more than a meter.