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Ospreys

Pandion haliaetus

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Description:

These osprey were building a nest near the Big Lagoon at Big Lagoon State Park in Pensacola, Florida. They would take turns sitting in the nest. Fun to watch. They are about 23- 24 1/2" in size and plunge feet first into water to catch a fish.

Habitat:

Rivers, lakes, marshes, coasts. These osprey were spotted at Big Lagoon State Park in Pensacola, Florida

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PublishedMarch 14, 2014

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