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Osprey

Photo by OlemaLewis
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The Osprey, sometimes known as the sea hawk or fish eagle, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching 60 centimeters (24 in) in length with a 2 m wingspan. It is brown on the upper parts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings.

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OlemaLewis
Thank you, it was one of my favorite shots from the entire trip.

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PublishedJune 3, 2011

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