Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) heading out to intercept a Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) that has ventured too close to the osprey's nest in Florida.

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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) heading out to intercept a Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) that has ventured too close to the osprey's nest. Gulf coast of Florida, USA.

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Size: 2702px × 3377px
Location: Placida, FL, USA
Photo credit: © Kirk Hewlett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: bird, birds, defending, flight, florida, haliaetus, hawk, nest, osprey, pandion, prey, raptor, sky, turkey, vulture, wildlife