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do you see the dragonfly? |
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Osprey numbers declined drastically in 1950-1970s, mostly from pesticide poisoning. |
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After the ban on DDT, populations increased rapidly. Still listed as endangered or threatened in some states |
The Osprey is a fish-eating specialist
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| Fish consists of about 99% of its diet. |
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When an Osprey takes a large fish to its nest, it carries the fish headfirst to make it as aerodynamic as possible. |
Ospreys usually mate for life.
Length: 22 inches Wingspan: 54-71 inches
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It locates its prey from the air, often hovering prior to plunging feet-first into the water to seize a fish.
