A black eye stripe is located behind the eye. The Osprey is found throughout the world except for the polar regions. In Florida, it is commonly sighted along the coast and near large lakes and rivers. Osprey occasionally nest in large colonies. A bulky nest of sticks and trash is placed on the ground, on ledges, in trees or on telephone poles and other manmade structures.
More building material is added to the nest each year it is in use.
The nest resembles a Bald Eagle's nest, but is not usually as large. Incubation of the clutch, usually 3 white, buff or pink eggs, by both parents takes about 35 days. Young fly between 8 and 10 weeks of age. The Osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of fish, but has been reported to include birds, turtles, snakes and small mammals. Osprey capture prey by striking the water after hovering 50-150 feet above the surface.