Just Speechless
By DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
United States
March 14, 2016 9:32am CST
Some of you may know of my relationship with a raptor, an osprey we named Orville.
Last year, we watched Orville teach his young sons to fish. This year, he gives them loud whistles as they fly together, which sound like a whistle a man might make when trying to get someone's attention.
Yesterday, I saw one of his three sons fishing. I called to him, and he flew to my window to get a good look at me. I wish I had my camera ready, but the photo here is of him returning to fish. Too bad he doesn't chirp and tweet like his daddy to give me warning of his arrival.
We were both just speechless.
P.S. While writing this, I had to halt. Orville just dropped by for a visit. The lady walking on the beach was left speechless, too, when I called to him and he flew to my window while busy fishing.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
14 Mar 16
Isn´t that lovely Dianne?
That they come to you..you are very special.
It reminds me of Snow White when all the birds were landing in her hand lolz
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
14 Mar 16
@DianneN It is truly a miracle of nature..they know you Dianne. Oh yes tan of course no white for you lolz
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
15 Mar 16
I am in awe. I hope you are able to get a good close up picture to share with us. Would love to see him up close.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
15 Mar 16
@DianneN wow. Simply awesome.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
15 Mar 16
There is so much we need to learn about our flora and fauna. I have these Drongos visiting my birdbath. They chirp in about 8 different ways including a cat's meaow.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
16 Mar 16
@DianneN I have a video clip on a drongo that visits our birdbath
Itis amazing to listen to the various sounds this bird makes at one sitting.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
16 Mar 16
@allknowing Thank you!!! I loved it, especially the meows! I sent it to my son who has two cats, and I know he'll love it!!!!!
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 Mar 16
I think Orville and I have something in common - - I, too, whistle to catch the attention of some pretty ladies passing by. . . Just kidding.
. . Just kidding.1 person likes this
@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
19 Mar 16
Nice to see that Orville is still around. I hope you had a pleasant winter in Florida. We may still have a little bit of winter left, it seems. When are you thinking of heading North again.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
19 Mar 16
@DianneN Travel safe and stay in touch.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
19 Mar 16
Thank you, Alice. I hope to see Orville every year. I couldn't bear it if something happened to him. We had a wonderful season down here, but it ends April first. I received my 4 months and won't get one day more, according to my husband. Lol! I'm grateful for those four months, but miss seeing the kids.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
15 Mar 16
We will call you the Osprey whisper from now on. It love that you can speak to the birds and they listen. Very Cool!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
14 Mar 16
That is so amazing. I enjoy watching the pelicans when I stay at my brothers condo on Anastasia Island, I can watch for hours.
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@garymarsh6 (24026)
• United Kingdom
15 Mar 16
That is so nice Dianne. You have your own fan club down there!
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@lilnana1111 (2305)
• United States
15 Mar 16
That's cool that he comes when you call him.
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