Cool Facts About Ospreys

Hello, Mary Asbell’s class.  Hello, Mister Alex Glass’s class.  Hello, Beaufort Elementary school.  Hello children and grandchildren of the faithful readers.  And hello to the bridge world, who share the concept of age and time as being existential.

It’s time to think of baby names.  Last year Mrs. Asbell’s kindergarten class named Tweedy.  The year before, bridge player extraordinaire, who shall remain anonymous, named Riki.

I’m not asking for free advice. I’m just trying to have a little fun.  Here are some really cool facts about Osprey which I offer for your efforts.

Cool Facts About Ospreys

Ospreys are one of the most common and well-known birds of prey in the world. They are cool, too! Here are some fun, interesting and cool facts about Ospreys.

Kids

• Ospreys are found on every continent except Antarctica. They breed on all continents except Antarctica and South America.
• Ospreys eat a diet which consists almost exclusively of fish. This earned them the nickname “sea hawk.”
• Ospreys hunt fish by hovering over water and then diving feet first to capture prey in their powerful talons.
• An Osprey’s outer toe is reversible, which means they can carry prey (slippery fish) with two toes in front and two toes behind.
• While flying away with the freshly-caught prey, an Osprey will manipulate the fish so that it is parallel to the bird’s body, and thus aerodynamic.
• The oldest known North American Osprey lived to be 25 years old.
• During the mid-20th century, North American Osprey populations suffered great losses (along with other birds of prey) due to widespread use of the pesticide DDT. After DDT and other contaminants were banned, the Osprey recovered fairly quickly.
• Ospreys make large nests on the top of dead or live trees. They will also readily use nest platforms or other man-made structures like utility poles.

Now, name the birds!

About Harriett Raptor

Eight-year-old mother of five, fluent in telepathy, a possessor of genetic memory, a genius and scholar. Harriett holds the equivalent of a PhD in philosophy, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and the Homo sapiens’ concept of the humanities. Her understanding of mathematics and logic are beyond Homo sapiens’ current comprehension. Harriett is a thinker, a wise osprey, especially distinguished for her expertise in the Homo sapiens problem.
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