Osprey*
Pandion haliaetus
L 23" WS 63" Wt 3.5 lb
*from Medieval Latin “avis
prede” for “bird of prey”.
prede” for “bird of prey”.
Only raptor that dives into water to catch
fish...reversible outer toe can grasp fish
with two toes in front and two behind.
fish...reversible outer toe can grasp fish
with two toes in front and two behind.
LittleTalbot Island
State Park
State Park
near Jacksonville, FL
02Feb2012
Don Jones, XC18374
Birds of prey do not sing.
(German proverb)
