Western Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Fairhope, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

Littleriver, California

San Diego, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Hollister, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Trenton, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Cadiz, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Vacherie, Louisiana

Gulliver, Michigan

Albertville, Minnesota

Lakeland, Minnesota

Mooresville, North Carolina

Bend, Oregon

Gold Hill, Oregon

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Shelton, Washington(2 reports)

Skokomish, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:
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olddude

Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | Neutral
Very common sight in the Fl. Keys
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Resin

(Zone 9a) | March 2011 | Neutral
Note on taxonomy: Osprey has recently been split into two species, Western Osprey (Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas), and Eastern Osprey (Australia).
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plantladylin

(Zone 1) | February 2010 | Positive
The Osprey is a very common raptor here in Florida. They build their nests atop utility poles, or atop artificial platforms set up for nesting sites. They are often seen catching fish in the local waterways.
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