Osprey and Chicks
An Osprey mother stands guard with her chicks as they wait for the next fish delivery. Young Ospreys often show darker or amber/orange-toned eyes that gradually brighten toward yellow as they mature.
Nature note
Ospreys are built for gripping slippery fish, with a reversible outer toe that helps them hold prey with two toes forward and two behind. They also have sharp spicules on the underside of their toes and rough, barbed scales on their feet to keep a firm hold, plus closable nostrils to help keep water out during dives. (Source: Fact Animal)
