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Osprey head studies

Pencil sketch

 By

Duncan M. Watt
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An osprey face to face with the artist does, admittedly, have a comical aspect. These are the forward-staring yellow eyes of a predator.
The profile of the open beak displays the fearsome tearing mechanism of the butcher/fishmonger. Remember that the killing mechanisms are the bird's feet and talons.
Peculiarly, the osprey has a reticulating third talon to enable it to grasp its prey with four talons in apposition.

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Thumbnail of sketch of osprey on nest Thumbnail of sketch of osprey fishing Thumbnail of sketch of osprey: top of head Thumbnail of sketch of osprey, fishing Thumbnail of sketch of osprey feet-dragging
Thumbnail of sketch of osprey head Thumbnail of sketch of osprey with fish Thumbnail of Sketch of ospreys Thumbnail of sketch of osprey flying Thumbnail of scraperboard-type sketch of osprey at nest.

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