30/05/2026
He folded his wings and trusted gravity.
An osprey captured mid-dive just moments before hitting the water.
Photographer Chen Chengguang documented the birdās precise hunting sequence as it folded its wings and extended its talons seconds before catching its prey.
At this stage of the dive, the osprey is travelling at remarkable speed, relying on perfect timing, razor-sharp vision, and years of instinct to strike its target beneath the surface.