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Osprey

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Introduction

Introduction

These are fish-eating birds of prey which can be found on every continent but Antarctica.

Birds of Prey

Osprey Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of OrnithologyUnique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Hunting Ospreys are a picture of concentration, diving with feet outstretched and yellow eyes sighting straight along their talons.

Bioindicators

"Ospreys are important bioindicators of the health of our coastal waters, through the lens of their prey, where pollutants are biomagnified through the food chain." - Conserve Wildlife NJ

Indicator Species

Resources & Guides

How-To Guide

NestWatch: All About Birdhouses includes resources such as the interactive "Right Bird, Right House" tool, trouble shooting guides, and tips for installing cameras.
Owl Hawk Osprey Platform check out the bird images at the bottom of the page to see which species might use this nest type, and mouse over each to read their name, or click the image for more information.
Winter-Proofing Your Birdhouse
Winter Roost Plans from the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PDF)

North America

All About Birds: Bird Guide "ID North American help and life history info for 600+ species"

Bird Organizations

Resources

Africa

South Africa

Bird Species List: Haenertsburg Grasslands and Associated Habitats

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Osprey

Introduction

Bioindicators

Resources & Guides

How-To Guide

North America

Bird Organizations

Related Topics

Resources

Africa

South Africa

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