Gorgeous Footage That Shows a Young Osprey Taking Flight For the First Time

An HD nest-cam that was set up to monitor a family of ospreys (Irma, Ivo and Ivar) in Estonia captured absolutely gorgeous footage of the young Ivar tentatively spreading his wings and calling out before making his first flight away from the familiar comfort of his nest. He made it to the next tree, but returned when mom Irma came back with lunch.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.