Christmas Osprey
Dec 27, 2020 10:50:28 #
This osprey flew from my Lanai screen to the cypress tree and then off again.
A good looking bird in my opinion.
A good looking bird in my opinion.
Dec 27, 2020 11:01:03 #
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Dec 27, 2020 11:15:46 #
DrJoeS wrote:
I can confirm this is an osprey, or fish hawk,as they are called.
I can confirm it is NOT an Osprey. See link below.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Osprey/id#
Dec 27, 2020 13:51:51 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Absolutely NOT an Osprey.
Dec 27, 2020 15:01:22 #
Dec 28, 2020 05:36:17 #
srscary
Loc: Cary, NC
quixdraw wrote:
Good shots, but maybe not an Osprey.
Per Google Lens (image search function on my Android phone) its a red-tailed hawk.
Dec 28, 2020 07:00:56 #
Great shot Joe, but it's a red tailed hawk. Very common around here, as are ospreys, but the osprey has white striped on its head.
Dec 28, 2020 10:19:14 #
Dec 28, 2020 11:36:17 #
Dec 28, 2020 13:19:48 #
Dec 28, 2020 13:34:08 #
It is not an Osprey, it isn't a red-tailed either, the second photo shows the tail pretty well and it isn't red. I believe after looking at my field guide that it is a young red-shouldered hawk.
Dec 28, 2020 14:04:32 #
I don't know what kind of a doctor you are, Joe, but I'll wager you don't have
a Phd in ornithology!
a Phd in ornithology!
Dec 28, 2020 16:09:50 #
It IS true I am no bird expert. This is a hawk. Thanks for correcting me.
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