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Pandion haliaetus
Large raptor, dark brown upperparts contrast with white underparts, faint breast band. Small, white head has dark crown, eyestripe. Dark bill. Wings held at a distinct angle in flight, with underwing showing barred flight feathers and diagnostic dark patches on forewing. Gray legs and feet.
Containment Pond
One of my very favorite birds!
Spotted on Apr 7, 2012
Submitted on Apr 20, 2012
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I tend to see more and more of our water and shore birds hanging out in the holding ponds (which I am assuming is what you are referring to as a containment pond). Not sure if this is due to over population (of people), or the drought that we recently had. Even the raptures are turning up there, just like this osprey. wonderful spot and photo