Common Birds of Wallowa Lake

Osprey

A fairly common sight along the Wallowa Lake shore is the Osprey or 'Fish Hawk' as they're sometimes called. Like their competitor the Bald Eagle, Ospreys dive, talons first, to snatch fish from shallow depths. It's a fun sight to see. About 22" in length.

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