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Ospreys Are Back!

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A male osprey, left, and female with darker chest brown markings or

A male osprey, left, and female with darker chest brown markings or "necklace." MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey coming up from a dive in the marina. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey coming up from a dive in the marina. MARIANNE BARNETT

A pair of ospreys caught in the act. MARIANNE BARNETT

A pair of ospreys caught in the act. MARIANNE BARNETT

A female osprey in her economy-style nest calling for her mate. MARIANNE BARNETT

A female osprey in her economy-style nest calling for her mate. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey defending its nest from an intruder. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey defending its nest from an intruder. MARIANNE BARNETT

A side view of an osprey diving down for a fish. MARIANNE BARNETT

A side view of an osprey diving down for a fish. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey in its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey in its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

One of the first ospreys sighted this season. MARIANNE BARNETT

One of the first ospreys sighted this season. MARIANNE BARNETT

A house sparrow, below right, looks up at osprey in its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

A house sparrow, below right, looks up at osprey in its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

A male osprey brings nesting materials. MARIANNE BARNETT

A male osprey brings nesting materials. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey carrying a fish back to its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey carrying a fish back to its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey carrying a fish back to its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

An osprey carrying a fish back to its nest. MARIANNE BARNETT

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The Wandering Witness

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Apr 1, 2025
  • Columnist: Marianne Barnett
They are back! The iconic ospreys are arriving here in growing numbers daily from their winter home in South America. This year, I saw my first osprey of the season... more

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