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Patriots point birds of prey

2/4/2016

 
PictureOsprey perched on USS Yorktown
Does anyone know which raptor would be higher on the food chain, an osprey or an eagle? Both of these birds live in the Charleston area. They both eat fish, but eagles are great scavengers and will actually steal food from other birds, including osprey! We actually saw an eagle chase an osprey and steal its fish right here at Patriots Point!

Did you know that Ben Franklin did not want the bald eagle to be our national bird because of its "thief-like" characteristics when it comes to food? He wanted our national bird to be a turkey! 

Written by Science Educator, Brittany Fournet




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