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Osprey on nest

Pandion haliaetus

Description:

Also known as the sea hawk, this fish eating bird of prey is widespread in its range. They build a large nest, which they use year after year. The female can hunker down in her nest and not be seen from below

Notes:

Most of the visible osprey nests are on electrical poles. This one is in a snag by the highway

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton

Oregon, USA

Spotted on Apr 5, 2014
Submitted on Nov 30, 2014

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