Ivy the baby osprey: a true story for ages 5 and up

By David Krughoff and Sharie Krughoff

Description: Sharie and David are Canadian wildlife photographers. In August of 2015, friends told them about the location of a gigantic osprey nest. The nest is located near the South Saskatchewan River in Canada. They began spending time at the nest every day. Soon baby Ivy peeked over the edge of the nest for the first time. Ivy's devoted parents Olivia and the old warrior Otto, will be an inspiration to children and adults alike. Ospreys mate for life; but many dangers are faced during the yearly migrations between Canada and South America. Predators, accidents, and illness often take their toll. Otto had lost his previous life mate. Olivia and Otto define the notion of a May-December Romance! Readers will enjoy getting to know each member of the family. While young Olivia's instincts as a mother are unquestionable, there were many surprises in store for her. She teaches Ivy about dangerous predators and the art of flying. After Ivy's first-flight, Otto teaches her how to catch fish! Every aspect of the family's life was photographed leading up to their departure in late September-when they began their long flight to wintering grounds in South America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1530466253
• ISBN13: 9781530466252
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.2" x 8.5"