The osprey is a large bird; with the female wingspan of up to 1.8 meters and a length of up to 0.6 meters and the male have a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters and a length of up to 0.45 meters.
Ospreys are also able to fly at high speeds, with an average cruising speed of approximately 48 kilometres per hour (30 miles per hour).
When hunting for fish, Ospreys are able to hover in mid-air over a body of water, searching for fish. They can maintain this hover for several minutes while they spot their prey and line up their attack.
Ospreys are also capable of diving into the water from a height of up to 30 meters (100 feet) to catch their prey. They are able to do this thanks to specially-adapted talons. During flight, Ospreys have a distinctive, curved wing shape that helps them to glide and manoeuvre in the air. They also have a narrow, streamlined body that reduces drag and allows them to fly more efficiently.
July 2022: Chandler soars effortlessly high above the ground.
August 2022: Chandler starting a bank turn.
August 2022: Hard right hand bank turn towards the nest.
September 2022: Chandler flying overhead with a nice catch secured by his talons.
November 2022: Chandler taking a good look at me after he just took off from having a bath.
November 2022: Chandler flying through the branches close to the beach.
November 2022: Monica misses a fish.
November 2022: Monica (top) and Chandler in a precision flying formation.
