While birding at Jordan Lake in Apex North Carolina, an Osprey flew in and landed in a tree right next to me.
Fish in claw, he proceed to eat his catch with no concerns about my presence.

A common sight along many of North Carolina’s lakes and rivers, Ospreys are sometimes known as “Fish Hawks”. This is because they are superb hunters of all that swims below the surface.

Built for success, they have elongated wings for diving, long legs, sharp talons for grasping prey and keen eyesight to spot fish from a great distance while hovering.
I had watched this bird make two failed attempts before he arose from the water with a fish in hand (foot).
It was pretty cool to see him up close when he came in for a landing!

Photo by @sally_siko
Canon 5Ds