Osprey 'Down Time'

Following a bout of fishing an Osprey retires to a broken branch of a pine tree that allows for good all round viewing during her rest period.

She is also often seen resting up closer to the waterline when she feels that the area is undisturbed.

Just look at the size and span of those talons as she lands on an old tree trunk.

A close encounter from a cheeky Magpie gives a good scale size to this large bird.

Rest period over and its time to get back to fishing for those ever alert and fast moving reservoir trout!