Wildlife Species: OSPREY

The osprey, also called a "fish hawk," preys on fish found in large waterways across the state. Osprey have made a comeback in New Hampshire, and are no longer listed as a threatened species in the state, though they remain a species of conservation concern.

More resources about osprey:

• NH Wildlife Action Plan profile of the osprey, detailing the current status, threats to the species, research needs, and recommended conservation actions to help ospreys in New Hampshire.
• Click here to connect to osprey research conducted by New Hampshire Audubon, the organization coordinating raptor monitoring and research in New Hampshire.
• Click here for a fact sheet about the ecology and management of bald eagle habitat (Keep in mind that this fact sheet is 10 years old and out of date. Please stay tuned for a revision, Spring 2009)
• Click here to link to NH Fish & Game's Endangered & Threatened Wildlife List.
• NH State of the Birds Report - NEW!

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