Osprey

 

Once again DesertDale took this photo of the "Osprey" near the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona.  They are one of the easier raptors the beginner birder to identify.

Their wing area is very large for their body size.  It gives them more lifting power.  They also will migrate while holding a fish .     They are usually seen near water.  They will be found wherever there are a fish population throughout the North  America.  Their has increased since the 1980's.

 

Enjoy the posting as much as I did seeing DesertDale taking the photos.  Kitfoxgal