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Pandion haliaetus

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Field Notes

Description:

These birds have a white belly and brown wings and are often found nesting along the river.

Habitat:

Fresh water river near brackish water river

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Laurie
Did you spot these at Mason Neck or Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge? If so, can you add them to our Wildlife Refuges and Adjacent State Parks Mission?
alicelongmartin
Could they be Sea Gulls? or Ospreys by the size of the nest?

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PublishedJune 18, 2011

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