Sunday, December 18, 2011

Pandion haliaetus

This osprey (Pandion haliaetus) has been hanging out lately. According to Wikipedia, the osprey here in South America are non-breeding migrants.


So I guess he is just here for vacation. 
Link: Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
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3 comments:

  1. Gunnar Berg10:59 PM

    Snowbird. Probably comes back to Minnesota to breed. Works for me.

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  2. Mimbres Man12:09 AM

    Indeed. In the past I've seen a pair on the Orinoco River as well. Guess they choose whether they like fresh or salt water fish.

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  3. steve garro10:50 AM

    If they were nesting you would know it, the nests are HUGE!

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