The Eastern Osprey is a large aquatic hawk with long angular
wings, dense plumage and a large oil gland. It plunges into water
to hunt, powerful feet outstretched - a reversible outer toe and rough pads (spicules) catch and hold its primary prey, fish. Also takes crustaceans, reptiles, small mammals and birds.
Mainly coastal estuaries; sometimes far inland, along rivers and
lakes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Australian Raptor Care and Conservation Inc acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We recognise and appreciate the traditional significance and cultural roles birds of prey play in the lives of our First Nations people.
