Good question. Now that I'm thinking this is my first time watching Ospreys banding. I have only watched Peregrine Falcons. Oh my they sure can carry on. LOL
The parents circle overhead, continually calling to their chicks to 'play dead'. This is the chicks only form of defence against a real predator. Their camouflage mimicry is highly effective at this age, so long as they stay still. www.dyfiospreyproject.com/blog/emyr-mwt/2017/06/27/ringing-2017
Ok, it took me minute. I'm watching Ospreys and Falcons too. It's not the same at all. I need to watch some Osprey Documentaries as well. I love to learn their differences. Thank you!
Boy, no kidding! Eagles behave the same as the osprey. It's amazing to watch. The parents circle around overhead and call out the alarm, but it's usually very calm. One guy doing banding was nipped on the arm this season by a juvenile bald eagle ... he was so surprised! It was pretty cute.
