*** About Ospreys

*** Ospreys are powerful raptors often known as sea hawks. These birds are remarkable for their worldwide distribution and are found near bodies of fresh and salt water, thriving primarily on a diet of fish. They are unique among North American raptors for their angling prowess, diving to the water's surface from considerable heights to catch fish with their taloned feet. Ospreys mate for life and build large nests to raise their young, often returning to the same nesting sites year after year. These structures can become quite large as they add new materials each season. The osprey’s conservation status is particularly significant as their population numbers reflect the overall health of the water bodies they inhabit, serving as indicators of ecological well-being.

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