The Osprey Coastal / shorebirds a victim of our need

a victim of our need for tidy perfection

a talent that has earned me the whispered stories and reverence of the creatures that call this place home

for the perfect moment when the flash of silver beneath the surface betrays the fish’s presence

From its vantage point

Photograph by Robert David Atkinson

The Osprey Coastal / shorebirds a victim of our need"In the fading light of evening, the aging Osprey soared over the familiar waters it had called home for years. Its once keen eyesight had dulled with time, but its heart still carried the spirit of a hunter. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the Osprey spotted a shimmer beneath the waters surface. With a graceful dive, it descended, summoning the last of its strength. Its talons grasped the glimmering fish. With its prize held tightly, the Osprey