Osprey kid made it to another perch, [View all]

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over looking creek and nest!!! Notice talons, and other attributes of 'feet.'



The Osprey's feet have pads with scales modified into tough, barb-like spicules that help grasp slippery fish. They even have a long talon on the "little" or outer toe, unlike other raptors and they are the only hawk that has a "reversible" toe that they can maneuver in position forward or back to help seize fish.