{"id":564,"date":"2023-07-25T12:21:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brightpuff.com\/?p=564"},"modified":"2023-07-26T11:14:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T11:14:28","slug":"osprey-raptor-masterful-at-fishing-with-a-unique-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/brightpuff.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/25\/osprey-raptor-masterful-at-fishing-with-a-unique-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Osprey: Raptor Masterful at Fishing, With a Unique Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The osprey is a relatively large hawk that lives and hunts around water. They have a mix of white and brown feathers; the undersides of their bodies and wings are mostly white, with a few brown spots, and the tops of their wings are mostly brown. Male and female ospreys look identical for the most part, with the smaller size of the females being the most noticeable difference.<\/p>\n

Skillful at fishing, with a twist<\/h2>\n

Ospreys are well known for their ability to catch fish. They will circle a body of water looking for a fish to catch, then will dive into the water and grab it with its claws. They are rather unique in having a reversible outer toe that it uses to grip and secure its prey as it emerges from the water. Their dives are usually successful 25 to 70% of the time, and so they eat almost exclusively live fish.<\/p>\n

Snowbirding and a penchant for a room with a view<\/h2>\n

During the summer months, the osprey\u2019s breeding grounds span parts of Alaska and the northern United States, as well as all Canadian provinces and territories except for Nunavut. When fall arrives, they migrate towards the coasts of the southern United States and Mexico, as well as the upper half of South America.<\/p>\n

While most of the time they nest on top of a large tree, they will often make their nests on man-made structures like utility poles or duck blinds. In both cases, they will choose to make their nest high up in a large open area near water. The female will lay only one brood of 2 to 4 eggs per year that take, on average, 38 days to hatch. Once hatched, the young osprey learns to fly after about 51 to 54 days.<\/p>\n

Future outlook and concerns<\/h2>\n

Despite the fact that their population is currently stable in Canada, the osprey is at risk of seeing a decline in their population size mainly due to habitat loss and climate change. Like many different species of waterfowl, threats to aquatic ecosystems like droughts and water pollution can negatively affect fish populations, their main food source, and in turn lead to a decrease in osprey numbers. In addition, with many large trees having been cut down, the osprey is becoming increasingly reliant on man-made structures to make their nests.<\/p>\n

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Sources:
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