An osprey poops before launching into flight.

A brown and white bird poops before launching into flight.

Photo By/Credit

Alan Howe

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An osprey lightens the load before launching into flight.

Facility

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Recreational Activity

Birding

Wildlife watching

Species

Pandion haliaetus carolinensis

Subject tags

Birds

Connecting people with nature

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