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Osprey

Scientific Name: Pandion haliaetus Family: Accipitridae Order: Falconiformes
Size: 23 inches Range: Througout U.S. Habitat: Fishes in deep water. Also seen away from bodies of water.

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Photo 1 of 8.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2012-01-15


Photo 2 of 8.   Location: Southwest Florida.   Date: 2006-12-27


Photo 3 of 8.   Location: Tampa Bay.   Date: 2006-12-30


Photo 4 of 8.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2012-01-15

I guess they prefer to eat the head first.


Photo 5 of 8.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2012-01-15


Photo 6 of 8.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2012-01-15


Photo 7 of 8.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2014-01-17


Photo 8 of 8.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2012-01-15