Photos: Resilient raptor of the Columbia Basin

Ron Wilson shares this closeup of an osprey landing in a nest along the river shore across from the Trail Legion. Photo: Ron WilsonRon Wilson shares this closeup of an osprey landing in a nest along the river shore across from the Trail Legion. Photo: Ron Wilson
Coming in for a landing with dinner! The best part of living in the Columbia Basin is the magnificent views along the Columbia River shoreline. Osprey, or fish-hawks, are often seen flying over the water, hovering, and then plunging feet-first to catch fish in its talons. After a successful strike, the bird rises heavily from the water and flies away, carrying the fish head-forward with its feet. Photo: Ron WilsonComing in for a landing with dinner! The best part of living in the Columbia Basin is the magnificent views along the Columbia River shoreline. Osprey, or fish-hawks, are often seen flying over the water, hovering, and then plunging feet-first to catch fish in its talons. After a successful strike, the bird rises heavily from the water and flies away, carrying the fish head-forward with its feet. Photo: Ron Wilson
Closeup up of fish the osprey caught from the Columbia River near the Old Trail Bridge. Photo: Ron WilsonCloseup up of fish the osprey caught from the Columbia River near the Old Trail Bridge. Photo: Ron Wilson

Ron Wilson shares this closeup of an osprey landing in a nest along the river shore across from the Trail Legion.

This very distinctive fish-hawk, formerly classified with other hawks but now placed in a separate family of its own, was seriously endangered by effects of pesticides mid-20th century.

Since DDT and related pesticides were banned in 1972, ospreys have made a good comeback in many parts of North America, according to Audubon.org.

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