· The osprey was observed on a bird watching trip on September 22, 2001, between the times of 10:00 am and 10:30 pm. Mr. Russell Kovach, as well as myself saw the bird resting on power lines over the water on the lower side of the Conowingo Dam

2. Often misidentified, because at a distance the Osprey resembles a gull.

3. Once a fish is sighted, the osprey dives steeply and sometimes completely underwater to make a catch.

4. If an osprey makes a catch, it always adjusts the fish in its talons, so that the head of the fish faces forward.

5. Population declined drastically because of pesticides used in the '50's and '60's, but has since made a remarkable recovery

· The Cedar Waxwing is usually 61/2-8" in length. The cedar waxwing is a sleek, crested, brown bird. It has a black face, yellow tips on its tail, and red wax-like tips on its secondary wing

· This bird, the American Crow was spotted multiple times on a bird watching trip to Susquehanna State Park, as well as Conowingo Dam on September 22, 2001, between the times of 8:00 am and 11:00 pm. It was seen on power lines, in trees, and seen simply walking around on the asphalt. Confirmed by Mr. Russell Kovach.

· The Red-Tailed Hawk is usually 18-25" in length and has a wingspan about 4' wide. The bird is a stocky bird with a white chest, spotted brown and a rust-colored tail. It inhabits most of North America and is seen mostly near deciduous forests, and various open areas, including tundra plains and farmlands.

· This bird was spotted multiple times (two immature and one adult) on power line towers at Conowingo Dam on September 22, 2001, at about 11:00 am. The adult was seen swooping over the water and dropping its talons into the water and bringing out a fish, after which it flew away. This bird was also seen with Mr. Russell Kovach.

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