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Osprey

Pandion Haliatus

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38.9571, -76.55

Field Notes

Habitat:

Fresh water Marsh habitat. Juvenile bird.

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Comments (4)
Ashish
I like to see picture of both birds...
coyoteowlwoman
We got the close up shot when I went with a group osprey banding the chicks. These are two of the larger juvenile birds.
ceherzog
Great shot! This bird seems to have a lot more contrast than I'm used to seeing. How did you get up to see the platform at eye level?
Atul
fantastic bird with amazing hunting skills nice pic

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PublishedJuly 11, 2011

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