Ospreys

This afternoon about 3pm while I was in the driveway weeding I happened to glance up and see a pair of Ospreys circling overhead.  We've had them in this area before but they are quite rare, although not especially when considering all of Fidalgo Island.  These aren't the first I've seen around Cap Sante this year, but since they were overhead and visible from the yard I count them as yard birds. 

I watched for a couple of minutes and when it appeared that they might circle for awhile I ran for my camera.  Lying prone in the driveway I managed to snap a few photos as they circled over the house.  Here's one of them...