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Pandion haliaetus
Ospreys are very distinctive birds. Their mostly white underparts with black wrist patches rule out most other birds except perhaps an exceptionally pale buzzard species. Ospreys have a unique shape with their long narrow wings always kinked at the wrist to make an 'M' shape and arched when seen head-on. Their habit of hovering over water then plunging feet first to catch a fish distinctive.
Breeds in conifers near lochs, rivers and the coast.
Spotted on Apr 7, 2013
Submitted on Apr 8, 2013
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Great Shot!