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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

One of North America's largest birds of prey, the Osprey is a fish-eating hawk with a white-crested head, yellow eyes, a white underside, and a dark brown back.

Habitat:

Fort Pickens National Park (Gulf Islands National Seashore)

Notes:

This was one of many in this area.

Reference Links:

Osprey

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PublishedJuly 8, 2014

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