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Waterways, Page 3
Northern Notes

Outstanding Ospreys species, after the one out of four dives for fish! Because of this appetite, these birds
peregrine falcon, can be found near ponds, rivers, lakes and coastal waterways
By Katie Roundtree, and can be found around the world. It is the only raptor that plunges or dives into
Finance Director, Northern on every continent the water feet first to catch fish with its talons.
Palm Beach County except Antarctica. Ospreys construct their nests at the tops of dead trees, atop
Improvement District What is even more power poles, on man-made nesting platforms and sometimes on
Ospreys are beautiful birds interesting is that buoys, chimneys, or other structures. The nests are most often
that are often mistaken for all of the ospreys used year after year and can become up to 10 feet high as more
other kinds of hawks or eagles. around the world nesting material is added each breeding season. Ospreys usually
White undersides and a crook are part of a single Source: Birdsoftheworld.org mate for life.
in its narrow wings, distinguish species, with the An osprey can live 15 to 20 years. The oldest known was
this bird as it soars above the exception of the eastern osprey which is native to Australia. just over 25 years old. During that long lifetime, the migratory
water. Adults are dark brown The osprey species is at least 11 million years old and is so well birds can travel over 160,000 miles. In fact, in 2008, an osprey
above with brownish-black adapted to fishing that it has evolved unique characteristics that being tracked by researchers flew an amazing 2,700 miles in just
marks on the wings and brown set it apart from other raptor species. They have nostrils that can 13 days, traveling from Massachusetts to French Guiana, South
speckling on the breast. The head is white with a dark brown be closed during dives as well as an oily waterproof coating on America!
crown and a brown streak down the cheek. It is a very distinctive their wings. An osprey’s outer toe is reversible, which means they These birds are unique raptors, built for hunting and can be
fish-hawk, formerly classified with other hawks but now placed can carry prey (slippery fish) with two toes in front and two toes spotted around our waterways. Keep a lookout for these beautiful
in a separate family of its own. This species is also known as behind. birds next time you’re outside.
the river hawk, fish hawk or sea hawk. It is considered a raptor, The osprey is the only hawk species in North America that eats Sources: mnn.com, fws.gov, nationalgeographic.com
or bird of prey, since it is carnivorous. Ospreys are sometimes live fish almost exclusively, with approximately 80 fish species NPDES tip: Planting a rain garden with native plants around
confused with bald eagles, but can be identified by their white making up nearly 100 percent of its diet. The raptor can dive your home helps lock rain water in the ground, reducing the flow
underparts. Eagles and ospreys frequent similar habitats and as deep as three feet into the water for fish, but prefers to hunt of pollutants and poisons into the drains. Using organic fertilizers
sometimes compete for food. Eagles often force ospreys to drop in shallower areas. When carrying their prey back to the nest, and pesticides in your garden further protects and brings health
fish that they have caught and then steal them in midair. ospreys will arrange the fish so that it is upright, head forward to to your yard and all the species living there.
These birds are the second most widely distributed raptor ease wind resistance. Ospreys are great anglers—successful in

Loggerhead Marinelife Center from page 1 • assembled world-class philanthropists and board members governance endowment (ESG)
to fulfill LMC’s mission • enhancing the center’s stakeholder engagement
• launched the Waves of Progress Capital Expansion “I am very proud of what we have accomplished and I am Lighton’s first task as senior advisor will be assisting the
• grown the annual operating budget by 175 percent since excited about this new opportunity to contribute to LMC’s center with its recently announced two-million-dollar matching
2012 masterplan. Operationally, LMC’s senior leadership team has gift to the expansion campaign. The dollar-for-dollar matching
• increased the guest count by 70 percent never been stronger and programmatically our conservation and gift will allow the center to raise a total of $4 million for the
• transformed the center’s scientific equity through its education impact has never been greater,” said Lighton. “Now is expansion and will place LMC in the final phase of fundraising.
research laboratory and internationally recognized teaching the most important time for our world to focus on sustainability To date, the center has raised $16 million of its $20 million goal.
hospital and conservation. Our future ability to drive positive change by “Caitlin and Tim perfectly suit the roles of co-interim CEOs as
• added additional campuses and operations at the Juno collaborating with individuals, foundations and corporations is a national search kicks off for the center’s next CEO,” said Wells.
Beach Pier and at FPL’s Manatee Lagoon extraordinary and I’m honored to continue contributing to LMC’s “Both understand every facet of our organization, are aligned to
• expanded the center’s international partnership network success.” our strategy and have earned the trust of our staff, volunteers and
to over 90 global partners in sixteen countries As Lighton assumes the role of LMC’s senior advisor, he will board members. I can’t think of two better-equipped leaders to
• positioned the center to win multiple awards, including focus on: place their hands firmly on the helm of our center and I know
the Providencia Award for tourism impact, the Muse Award • fundraising for the center’s Waves of Progress expansion Jack looks forward to supporting them in their new roles.”
for cultural impact, the Palm Beach North Chamber Nonprofit campaign For more information on how you can get involved in this
of the Year Award, and more • developing the center’s environmental, social and corporate dollar-for-dollar matching gift opportunity, please contact
Jack E. Lighton at jlighton@marinelife.org or call (561)
627-8280, Ext. 100.
Wounded Veterans Relief Fund from page 1 About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
in the water. Below are photos turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution that
from the dive, one including promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with a focus on
Wounded Veterans Relief threatened and endangered sea turtles. The center features an
Fund’s executive director, on-site hospital, research laboratory, educational exhibits and
Army combat veteran, Mike aquariums, and operates the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-
Durkee swimming with our class angling and sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most
country’s flag and some silky, important sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife
dusky, lemon and sandbar Center is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-
sharks. We are grateful to charge each year. The center’s conservation team works with
have The Shark Addicts as our 90 local and international organizations across six continents
partner and we thank them for to form partnerships and share conservation initiatives and best
supporting our heroes. practices that are core to its mission of ocean conservation.
Our veterans love the shark The center is expanding and has broken ground on its Waves of
dive, feeling that adrenalin Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to accelerate
rush when a 6- to 10-foot shark and amplify LMC’s conservation and education impact. When
swims up to you to see what complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s most advanced
you are. and unique experiences for guests and scientific partners. For
more information, visit marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
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