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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A large hawk, they have a brown back with a white belly. The head has dark stripes on it, and they have a large, yellow iris.

Habitat:

They are found on all continents except Antarctica, and are found near water. There were several seen on the beach eating fish they had just caught.

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Comments (2)
AshleyT
You think so? These guys were everywhere! Lots flying over the water, but also several perched on posts and just sitting on the beach or in a field.
Josh Asel
nice. what a weird place to spot one.

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PublishedMarch 22, 2013

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