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Osprey on nest

Pandion haliaetus

Description:

Once brought to the brink of extinction through the overuse of DDT, this pandemic bird, has recovered and in populous parts of its range, you can find nests about every 1/2 mile along rivers and other bodies of water. They are often found in manmade structures: electrical poles, parking lot lights and more. The female was calling back and forth to her mate while one of the young was stretching and testing its wings.

Habitat:

On a light in a parking lot near Autzen stadium, in Alton Baker ParkEugene Or

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton

Eugene, Oregon, USA

Spotted on Jul 21, 2016
Submitted on Aug 1, 2016

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