Birds of Prey
A bird of prey, or raptor, is characterized as having excellent eyesight, long sharp talons, and a strong rounded beak. All are carnivorous; most hunt live prey in some capacity. Included in this classification are hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and vultures. Keen-eyed visitors to the mudflats and wetlands of Bandon Marsh NWR can reliably see various species of raptor preying on shorebirds and other wildlife throughout the year.
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Barn Owl
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Northern Pygmy-owl
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Bald Eagle
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Osprey
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Turkey Vulture
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Merlin
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Peregrine Falcon
Page Photo Credits – Barn Owl - USFWS, Northern Pygmy-owl - ©Robin Horn, Red-tailed Hawk - Peter Pearsall/USFWS, Bald Eagle - ©Richard Cronberg, Osprey - ©Ken Schneider, Turkey Vulture - ©Ram Papish, Merlin - USFWS, Peregrine Falcon - Dave Ledig/USFWS
Last Updated: Jul 09, 2015