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Caribbean Osprey

Pandion haliaetus ridgwayi

Description:

Osprey searching for food in the lagoon surrounding Long Caye Island, Lighthouse Reef Atoll. the adult was approximately 2 feet (60 cm) high. The phot to the right is an enlargement.

Habitat:

Caribbean Osprey nest near a body of water providing an adequate food supply.

Notes:

This is one of a mating pair that nested near our lodging. Both passed away of natural causes within a few days of this picture. No Osprey were observed when we returned in June of 2010. Photo taken by students and staff from Brookhaven College Geospatial Technology Program.

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Spotted on Nov 23, 2009
Submitted on Dec 27, 2011

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