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Osprey Nesting at Eel Point

Posted on April 26, 2016 by ncfscience

by: Libby Buck, NCF Shorebird Monitor For the past three seasons, there has been resident pair of Ospreys nesting on the ground at Eel Point. This is a very rare occurrence, since Ospreys typically nest off the ground in an … Continue reading →

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What’s New In Nature: Osprey

Posted on September 9, 2015 by ncfscience

Osprey, (Pandion haliaetus) Osprey, also known as fish hawks, are one of Nantucket’s most iconic birds of prey. They nest predominantly on platforms erected adjacent to beaches and ponds. Although dead trees can serve as naturally-occurring nest sites, this species seems … Continue reading →

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