The osprey is one of the more interesting raptors that we have here in North America. Once called a fishing hawk the osprey is not actually a hawk at all. It is the only raptor in North America, that is not an owl, that has the ability to reverse one of its outer toes, allowing it to have two toes pointing forward and two back or 3 toes forward and one toe back. This adaptation comes in handy when the osprey is grabbing a slippery fish and trying to hoist it out of the water.
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There's a great osprey nest at Carver Park Reserve right along the park road, and now I'll know a bit more about the birds when I pass them. Thanks for the info!
Great shot! I have the pleasure of seeing them almost every day!! They always delight me.
Gorgeous bird, beautiful skies! The best there is! Have a great weekend!
Sylvia
Beautiful capture. Happy sky watching!
Liz @ A Simple Life
Cool! I thought it was a hawk.
beautiful!
Good shot!..... nice of him to look at the camera for you!.....:)
Fantastic shot of the osprey.
He is so proud, delighted to be flying!!!
What a great shot!
interesting and informative, the photo is amazing too.
nice shot
happy SWF
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Beautiful shot!
Wow, great shot!
Wow, what a beautiful photo!! Hugs from Anette in Norway :)
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