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Nature Photos of the Week
May 3, 2007
Osprey!
A Positive Conservation Story
Osprey numbers declined drastically in 1950-1970s, from pesticide poisoning and eggshell thinning. In 1972, use of organochlorine pesticides was banned in the U.S., resulting in a gradual increase in osprey populations. Residues still remain in the environment, however, and these pesticides are still manufactured in the U.S., sold for use in other countries. Many countries in Central and South America, where ospreys overwinter, still use DDT. Thus, some ospreys continue to be exposed to the pesticides and their adverse effects.
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus © 2007 Mark Jankura
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus © 2007 Mark Jankura
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus © 2007 Mark Jankura
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus © 2007 Gary Melnysyn
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus © 2007 Gary Melnysyn
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