Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Osprey
Scientific Name:
Pandion haliaetus
Length:
56 cm
Wingspan (mm):
158 cm
Weight:
1.5 kg
Lifespan:
9 years Did You Know?
This species is specially protected by Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation protects Osprey from nest destruction, killing or injuring and also disturbance while breeding.