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Osprey (male)
Pandion haliaetus
38.7128, -77.0754
Field Notes
Description:
A male Osprey bringing food to a nest spotted along Mount Vernon Trail, George Washington Memorial Parkway. The female Osprey was in the nest (out of sight) at the time of this photo. Related Resource: Audio clip of the female Osprey calling its mate, recorded shortly before the photo was taken. http://audioboo.fm/boos/725825-female-osprey-calling-male
Habitat:
Forested area alongside the Potomac River, maintained by the U.S. National Park Service. Related Resource: http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm The nest is located near Riverside Park, a little south of Paul Spring creek (a tributary of the Potomac River).
Notes:
Copyright © 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com
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PublishedMarch 24, 2012
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