Dean M. Chriss
Photography
Osprey, Master of the Wind

Osprey, Master of the Wind

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The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), is also known as the fish eagle, fish hawk, or sea hawk. The diet of this fascinating bird of prey consists of almost entirely fish. The Ospreys are large, reaching more than 2 feet (60 cm) in length with a wingspan of nearly 6 feet (180 cm). Ospreys are found on all continents except Antarctica and always nest near the water. The image shown here was captured on a freshwater lake just after sunrise as a thick blanket of fog moved in. .