Minnesota wildlife
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Often seen perched on dead snags near water
See the Osprey up close
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Best in early morning or late afternoon; check recent sightings at eBird.
Where to look
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness lakesItasca State ParkSplit Rock Lighthouse State Park (Lake Superior)
Conservation status
Common summer resident near large lakes and rivers
Good to know
What do Ospreys eat?
Mostly fish, which they catch by diving.
Where do they nest?
On tall structures near water, like dead trees or utility poles.
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