Osprey Gallery

These extraordinary photographs come from naturalist photographer John Kenny, who has generously made them available for use in classrooms to assist teachers in bringing the story of ospreys to life.

Photograph © John Kenny. Used with permission.

29 photos1 video

Osprey leaning down to drink at the water's edge — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Drinking at the Shore

Osprey flying head-on through falling rain with wings spread wide — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Flying Through the Rain

Osprey in flight with wings fully outstretched in rainy weather — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Wings Wide

Osprey standing in shallow water, feathers fluffed after a bath — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

A Good Shake

The splash of an osprey hitting the water during a dive — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Splashdown

Osprey perched on a mossy branch tearing into a freshly caught fish — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Breakfast on a Branch

Osprey crouched on a branch, ready to take off — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Watch Out!

Osprey gliding low over the water in the rain, talons ready — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Hunting in the Rain

Close-up of an osprey's bright yellow eyes staring straight ahead — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

That Famous Stare

Osprey lifting off the water's surface, wings dripping — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Rising from the Water

Close portrait of a wet osprey with spiky feathers — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Up Close

Osprey splashing while bathing in shallow water — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Bath Time

Osprey resting at the shoreline, seen from behind beach chairs — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Watching from the Beach

Osprey bathing, wings raised and water flying — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Splish Splash

Osprey bursting up out of the water with wings raised high — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Lifting Off

Osprey gripping a fish tightly in its talons on a branch — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

A Firm Grip

Osprey sitting low in the water on a warm day — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Cooling Off

Osprey in the water after catching a fish — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

The Catch

Osprey perched on a branch eating a fish — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Dinner at the Nest Tree

Osprey perched alertly on a branch among evergreen trees — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

On the Lookout

Osprey flying directly toward the camera with wings spread — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Head-On

Osprey flying over a dock carrying a fish in its talons — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Bringing Home Dinner

Osprey gliding low with wings spread wide in the rain — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Soaring Low

Osprey flying toward the camera through steady rain — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Rainy Day Flight

Osprey resting between two rocks in the water — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Taking a Break

Wet osprey shaking water from its feathers at the shoreline — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Shaking Off

Osprey leaning over a large fish held in its talons — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Fish for Lunch

Osprey flying low along a beach boardwalk — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Over the Boardwalk

Osprey in head-on flight showing its full wingspan in the rain — photograph by naturalist photographer John Kenny

Full Wingspan

Osprey in Action

Watch ospreys dive, hunt, and take flight in this short classroom video.

Want to use these images in your classroom? Each photo and video is free to download. Please include the credit line "Photograph © John Kenny. Used with permission." when sharing them with students or in presentations.