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The Battle of the Birds?

3/18/2016

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A pair of ospreys is making their nest atop the Yorktown! The large raptors (birds of prey or those that feed on other animals) have been seen carrying pieces of marsh grass to the site of the nest. Ospreys are the only raptors that catch fish in their talons so they usually nest in areas near the water. They prefer high places like the tops of utility towers, poles, dead trees, or the Yorktown. 

Recently, a bald eagle has been seen perched near the osprey’s nesting site. Once it was even observed chasing the osprey.  Hopefully it will not chase it from its nest.  If you are visiting Patriot’s Point soon, be sure to look up!

​-Sue Morrison
Picture  (top) and information from:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Osprey/id

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