Did you know that ospreys eat a diet almost entirely made up of fish? Also called fish hawks, ospreys are one of only a few raptors that regularly dive into the water to catch food. And they can carry prey up to 25% of their body weight!
These amazing creatures are known for the large stick nests they build, often on structures like telephone poles or nesting platforms built specifically for ospreys. Look for them throughout Massachusetts, but especially near rivers, ponds, marshes, and bays in the southeast region and the Cape and islands.
Want more? Check out an osprey program at one of our wildlife sanctuaries!
Osprey In Flight © Nathan Goshgarian
Osprey Nest Construction © Linda Fuller
Osprey and Moon © Paul Rifkin
Osprey Close-Up © Carleen Loper
Osprey Feeding Chicks © Steve Flint