Documentation of
Osprey
2009-122
Observer Information
Reporter:
Daniel Disner
E-mail:
Other Observers:
none;
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Osprey
First Date/Time:
4/30/2009
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
10 minutes
County:
Adams
Specific Location:
E 78th Avenue and Steele Street
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
mature wetland/lake - approx 4 acres
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
300mm zoom lense on Pentax K10d camera
Distance:
150'
Light:
slightly subdued, full daylight
Description of the Bird
long narrow wings
4-5' wingspan
white breast and belly, top of head and neck
dark eye stripe
tops of tail feathers show white/dark bands when flared
finger-like flared wingtips
large hooked beak
larg talons
Behaviors: full-body contact with water/near submersion when diving for bass
harassed by magpies into leaving perch
Call: unknown
Plumage: white and dark grey-to-black
Similar Species Discussion
none locally unless you consider large hawks and eagles
Resources Used
previous research and experience
Previous Experience
This is the 4th year osprey have passed through in Spring
Date Documentation Submitted
4/30/2009 5:36:00 PM
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