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Forum: Bird IdentificationReplies: 4, Views: 70
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JulieQ
Cullman, AL
(Zone 7b)

May 6, 2008
1:00 PM

Post #4914519

I just received this picture from the Alabama State Track and Field meet at Gulf Shores, Alabama -- held May 2 and 3rd. The person who sent it is identifying it as an eagle. It is not a great picture, but I was hoping that someone could help determine if it really is an eagle, what kind?

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pelletory
Marlton, NJ

May 6, 2008
3:47 PM

Post #4915198

Looks more like an Osprey.
heyitsmejudy
Lawrenceville, GA

May 6, 2008
4:00 PM

Post #4915250

Having seen eagle nests in Alaska, I'd doubt this is an eagle. Eagle nests are HUGE. I agree with Pelle... the bird doesn't look like an eagle either.
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)

May 6, 2008
4:09 PM

Post #4915289

Definitely an Osprey. We have them build nests in the light towers around ballfields, quite frequently, here in Maryland.
lavender4ever
Otoe, NE
(Zone 5a)

May 6, 2008
4:25 PM

Post #4915348

yep Osprey...I see them nesting all over Florida in similar locations.

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