Lake Tahoe ospreys are iconic summer raptors, known for diving directly into the water to hunt fish. Seeing them is a great sign as they are vital indicators of the lake's ecological health! Often confused with Bald Eagles, which also live in the basin, ospreys are noticeably smaller, have a white belly and head, and feature a dark brown "bandit mask" stripe through their eyes. You can find them around Emerald Bay State Park, D.L. Bliss State Park, and around the Truckee River.
Lake Tahoe ospreys are iconic summer raptors, known for diving directly into the water to hunt fish. Seeing them is a great sign as they are vital indicators of the lake's ecological health! Often confused with Bald Eagles, which also live in the basin, ospreys are noticeably smaller, have... See More
Lake Tahoe ospreys are iconic summer raptors, known for diving directly into the water to hunt fish. Seeing them is a great sign as they are vital... See More
