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Pandion haliaetus
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings. (wiki)
The Osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant. (wiki) Dives feet-first for its prey. Breeds on beaches and offshore islands on the Red Sea coast of Egypt; also occurs on migration throughout the Middle East
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A beautiful photo....
Thanks! This was from several years ago and unfortunately I don't see ospreys as regularly as I did then.
lovely!
Great spot!
Lovely spotting.