Angler Eyes
An osprey on its way to the great fishing grounds to seek prey to nourish its mate and itself as the nesting season gets into full swing. Ospreys are the only North American raptor that eat primarily fish. Long-term records indicate they are fairly successful hunters, grabbing fish on an average of 25% of their dives into water. They will position their larger catches in a head-first orientation while flying to make them more aerodynamic. Their feet have barbs on their pads to help hang on to slimy fish.
Ospreys mate for life, and usually use the same nests each year. Despite their large size adults weigh only between 3 to 4.5 pounds.
Angler Eyes
An osprey on its way to the great fishing grounds to seek prey to nourish its mate and itself as the nesting season gets into full swing. Ospreys are the only North American raptor that eat primarily fish. Long-term records indicate they are fairly successful hunters, grabbing fish on an average of 25% of their dives into water. They will position their larger catches in a head-first orientation while flying to make them more aerodynamic. Their feet have barbs on their pads to help hang on to slimy fish.
Ospreys mate for life, and usually use the same nests each year. Despite their large size adults weigh only between 3 to 4.5 pounds.