Eastern Osprey (2/23)

ACCIPITRIFORMES: Accipitridae

Pandion cristatus  

The Osprey is seen here with its catch of fish atop a power pole which is right next to the Terranora Broadwater.

The inset shows that the bird is on this particular pole because its nest is also on the pole atop a bracket provided by the authorities for just such a purpose.

These nesting aids are there to not only assist and protect the birds but also, of course, to protect the power-grid infrastructure.