Western Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Order: Accipitriformes Family: Pandionidae Genus: Pandion Species: haliaetus Profile: 1 positive 2 neutrals No negatives Regional... This bird has been reportedly found in the following regions: Fairhope, Alabama Vincent, Alabama Little River, California Big Pine Key, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Myers, Florida Hollister, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Lake Belvedere Estates, Florida Macgregor, Florida Palm Shores, Florida South Daytona, Florida Tierra Verde, Florida Trenton, Florida Skidaway Island, Georgia Cadiz, Kentucky Baton Rouge, Louisiana North Vacherie, Louisiana Gulliver, Michigan Albertville, Minnesota Lakeland, Minnesota Mooresville, North Carolina Deschutes River Woods, Oregon Gold Hill, Oregon Summerville, South Carolina Jonesborough, Tennessee Houston, Texas Shelton, Washington (2 reports) Member Notes: Rating Author Comment Positive plantladylin On Feb 12, 2010, plantladylin from Daytona Beach, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: The Osprey is a very common raptor here in Florida. They build their nests atop utility poles, or atop artificial platforms set up for nesting sites. They are often seen catching fish in the local waterways. Neutral Resin On Mar 2, 2011, Resin from Northumberland United Kingdom (Zone 9a) wrote: Note on taxonomy: Osprey has recently been split into two species, Western Osprey (Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas), and Eastern Osprey (Australia). Neutral olddude On Jul 30, 2011, olddude from Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) wrote: Very common sight in the Fl. Keys

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