9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
An osprey nest at the top of a railroad trestle in the early morning light. Photograph was taken while mother was naturally out fishing in the Pamlico river and was not scared away in any way.

An osprey nest at the top of a railroad trestle in the early morning light. Photograph was taken while mother was naturally out fishing in the Pamlico river and was not scared away in any way.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2011
Date Uploaded: 09.2011
Photo Location: Washington, North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © William Alexander