Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Spring–summerSeasonal
How to ID it
- Fish hawk hovering over the bay
- Nests on bayside channel markers and platforms
Field marks at a glance
- Flight style
- hovering
Where & when
Spring–summer
Learn more
Sources
- Facts — local research (plan.md), verified July 2026
- Reference — ebird.org
- Reference — audubon.org
- Reference — mdcoastalbays.org