I Almost Missed the Shot of the Year | Filming Osprey on the San Juan

A real day in the field — gear breakdowns, a missed dive, and the shots that made it all worth it. I spent the day on the San Juan River chasing osprey, working to lock in a clean perch shot over the water. In between the waiting and the technical setups, I missed a dive — and then the river delivered: a perch shot, an osprey rising with a fish, and that signature full-body shake. This is what wildlife filmmaking actually looks like. This footage is part of my ongoing osprey documentary project, following these birds through the 2026 season on the San Juan River in New Mexico. Gear insights and setup: 📷 Canon R6 Mark III: https://amzn.to/4dLjhSc 🔭 Canon RF 100-400mm Lens: https://amzn.to/4sBQ4hq 🎙️ Shure LensHopper Microphone: https://amzn.to/4c8hm97 🔆 K&F Variable ND Filters: https://amzn.to/4bRf8d4 🎬 K&F Fluid Head: https://amzn.to/3PJrf4o Stay tuned as I follow these birds over the coming months, capturing all the action, drama, and beauty of osprey life for the 2026 documentary release. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Some of the links above are Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. #Osprey #BaldEagles #WildlifeDocumentary #CanonR6MarkIII #TouchstonePixels #NatureFilmmaking #BirdWatching #7KVideo Emojis are optional — easy to strip if you want it cleaner.