Osprey – the Finest Fishers
by Darcy Thomas “There’s an Osprey” I pointed out to my sister as our kayaks sliced through the serene waters of Smith Lake. We stopped paddling and watched as this beautiful raptor circled the shallow waters of the lake scanning for fish beneath the surface. Ospreys have incredible vision. Visual adaptations that allow them to…
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