Ospreys

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OspreysSusan Fetter Tom Draus

Coastal Wetlands Module November 2014

Animalia Chordata Aves Falconiformes Accipitriade Pandion haliaetus

23 Inches High 72 Inch Wingspan

3.1 to 3.5 pounds

Osprey diet is mostly fish, which they dive into the water to catch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA3LtXnNIto

They mate for life. They will find a new mate if one of them dies.

They lay 1-4 eggs, which all may or may not hatch.

Ospreys chicks fledge after 50 – 55 days

They will reach maturity and find their own nest at about 3 – 5 years.

Ospreys have several calls. Listen here

DDT

Mercury

Development – Habitat Loss

Pollution

Diseases

Internet Nest Cameras

Dunedin Florida Osprey Nest

Hancock Wildlife Foundation

Nestorations EggcitingNestovers Fly-InMumbrella BoinkingMystery Meat Bird NerdWingersizing

http://ospreynest.info/ospreycam.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY7l3_n3hoE

Suggestions for MDC

Man-made Nest Platform

3’ clearance from the pole on all sides

North shore of the marsh, over water if possible and 30 to 60 feet tall

Keep it simple: SamplePlans