Springtime and fishing in Arkansas go hand-in-hand. Anglers should be on the lookout for a migratory raptor that may cause a bit of envy with its fishing prowess. The osprey is a large, rangy raptor ...

A News-Press visual journalist captured an osprey hunting on Sanibel Island. The osprey was photographed at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Ospreys are raptors that can be mistaken ...

A fleeting moment captured on the water, where skill, strategy, and a hint of desperation intertwine in a captivating aerial ballet. An osprey’s daring dive and a bald eagle’s relentless pursuit paint ...

Osprey, a bird of prey, is the only species of raptor that dives feet first into the water to catch its prey—mainly fish. It’s no surprise then that osprey typically nest in and around bodies of water ...

The most common raptor in Eagle County is most likely the osprey. As you drive through the county, you will see their nests on the top of many trees, poles, power poles, and athletic field lights.

Osprey are chock full of additional adaptations for their specialized hunting technique. A second set of clear eyelids function like swim goggles and long, slitlike nostrils seal shut when entering ...