Sometimes called “Fish Hawk,” the Osprey is always found near water, where it adeptly plucks out even large fish with its talons, and then always carries off its catch with the fish pointing head-forward for optimum aerodynamic flight. It readily nests on man-made platforms.
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Osprey
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
September 1, 2016 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
July 29, 2015©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Sanibel Island, FL
April 26, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
September 1, 2016 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey – juvenile with dinner
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
October 11, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Flamingo, Everglades NP, FL
February 13, 2012©John Schwarz
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Osprey with chicks
Sanibel Island, FL
April 26, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
August 1, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey – juvenile learning to fish
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
September 21, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey with fish
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
September 21, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
August 28, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey with fish
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
September 21, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
September 5, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Osprey
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 13, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Wellington Preserve, Wellington, FL
February 11, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Wellington Preserve, Wellington, FL
February 11, 2013 ©John Schwarz