Ever see a wet osprey?
By DianneN
@DianneN (250577)
United States
March 6, 2026 4:27pm CST
My photo wouldn’t load earlier, so I’m giving it another try. This is Orville, my pet sea hawk in Florida. He took a dive for a fish in low tide and came up soaked and disheveled.
Trish, a sister in law who lives in my building, invited us to a theater in Palm Beach for a special showing of some movie. Hubs gave the thumbs down sign, so I told her it was date night and we already had plans. We did, but hubs was exhausted from his therapy session, so we changed our reservation to Thursday.
I felt guilty, because that’s me, so now I’m having a little dinner party on Monday night for Trish. I invited Sandi, my friend with cancer, to join us. I also invited my brother, but he can’t stand Trish, so won’t come. He also is going to a baseball game with a former business partner. Besides, his wife, my wonderful sister-in-law, is flying down early in the morning on Tuesday. She can only stay for two weeks due to her new job.
So, hubs will make me dinner tonight as I sip my delicious Friday night martini.
Story of my life…..
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13 responses
@misunderstood_zombie (8753)
• United States
2h
What a nice hubs and a nice life.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8753)
• United States
1h
@DianneN This happens to me, so now I put in the post and go back and put in the picture.
@rebelann (116225)
• El Paso, Texas
1h
Bores are no fun, I'd a done the same ..... dang, she's a bit presumptuous.
Yeah, lately it's been iffy getting photos to load properly.
@DianneN (250577)
• United States
2h
That’s true, but I only felt a tad guilty. She’s really a bit of a bore and always expects us to pick up the tab.
Yes, this was his first full week and strenuous. I hope he gets used to it. I try to watch him do his exercises at home, so that he does them correctly.
Btw, I had to edit my post, because I had the devil of a time putting up my photo.
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@toniganzon (74132)
• Philippines
5h
I would feel a bit bad about that too. You deserve that martini.
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@RasmaSandra (94992)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6h
Sorry, I would love to see this, but no photo.
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@shaggin (74814)
• United States
1h
A two week visit from your sister in law sounds great to me!
Orville looks terrible 
@rebelann (116225)
• El Paso, Texas
39m
There's your photo ..... Orville was splishin n splashin, wish I had an ocean nearby to do that in.
@jstory07 (147724)
• Roseburg, Oregon
1h
You have to love your life. I love my life to. Sold our four bedroom home in Colorado to buy a two bedroom home half the size in Oregon. My husband has afib and it is easier for him to breath in Oregon. A small town which has friendly people and only half the stores . But the other store are an hour away so we can make a day of it and go to Eugene to shop at the other stores.
@DaddyEvil (169402)
• United States
1h
It wasn't a lie, at least. You just didn't tell her all the truth, which is perfectly fine. The whole truth wasn't her business.
I think this is the last discussion I'm reading/responding to tonight. My eyes are already watering and I think I spent too much time here yesterday, bring another migraine on myself.
I hope you have wonderful Friday night.
@AmeekaG (21)
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30m
The “wet osprey” — that breathtaking moment when this powerful raptor bursts from the water with a freshly caught fish — represents one of nature’s most efficient hunting displays. But beyond the splash lies a world of fascinating wildlife statistics and global geographic reach.
Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) inhabit every continent except Antarctica, making them one of the most widespread birds of prey on Earth. Nearly 99% of their diet consists of fish, and their reversible outer toes allow them to grip slippery prey with remarkable precision. Studies show their hunting success rate averages between 25–35%, impressive for a wild predator.
Geographically, osprey migration patterns span thousands of miles. North American populations often winter in South America, while European ospreys migrate to Africa. Their return to nesting sites demonstrates extraordinary navigational accuracy, sometimes within meters of previous nests.
Population recovery is another hidden success story. After severe declines due to pesticide exposure in the mid-20th century, conservation efforts have led to significant rebounds across coastal regions, wetlands, and inland lakes.
The wet osprey is more than a dramatic image — it’s a symbol of ecological resilience, global migration mastery, and specialized adaptation in modern wildlife ecosystems.
