Hi, Folks,

You’re in for an exciting moment along the American River Parkway if you’re able to watch an osprey spot a fish from high in the air, pause, dive, catch and carry it away.   Such a feat, magnificently choreographed into the osprey’s genetic behavior, may be repeated several times a day by this large raptor which subsists, almost exclusively, on a diet of fish.  As an example of refinement in the osprey’s technique, the bird always carries the fish head facing forward in order to reduce air resistance in flying away.

I hope that, as you carry out the affairs of your day today, you meet the least resistance possible!

Dave

Western Osprey, American River Parkway   ©David Dawson, 2020