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Ospreys Vanishing Along the US East Coast
Original: Ospreys are disappearing along the East Coast. Scientists think they know why.
Osprey numbers are declining along the US East Coast, and scientists say they have identified a likely cause, according to The Washington Post. The report has drawn attention among birdwatchers, conservationists and coastal communities who have long tracked the fish-eating raptor, once recovering strongly from pesticide-era declines.
Why now: A new report linking the decline of a familiar coastal bird to a specific cause is prompting concern among conservationists and the public.
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