Osprey KL9, DAY 9

KL9 was still at the Dos Pinos reservoir this afternoon. Between about 14:35 and 14:45 the bird made a prolonged effort to catch fish, repeatedly wheeling over the water, and plunging in on five occasions. The fifth time it was lucky, flying off with a moderately large Tilapia in its talons.

I expected KL9 to land on the edge of the reservoir to devour his catch, but instead he flew off west and dined atop a utility pole.

KL9's daily meal had taken ten minutes of strenuous flight, and five dives into the reservoir, with a 20% success rate. 

My photos were unfortunately disappointing:

Migratory Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with its takeaway meal