Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Accabonac Harbor, Napeague

Fish-hawk that returns to East End nest platforms each spring. A conservation success story after DDT-era declines.

Best time of day

Morning and dusk

How to see

Walk trails with binoculars; platforms visible from roadsides.

Operator

Self-guided

Cost

Free

Age

All ages

Accessibility

Some boardwalks accessible

Responsible viewing

Stay 300 ft from nests.

Weather / sea state

Any fair weather.