Osprey (Pandion haliaetus cristatus) on nest near Penguin Island, Western Australia.

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The huge nest is built on an island of fossilized tuart and is believed to have been in use for more than 70 years

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Size: 5184px × 3455px
Location: Western Australia
Photo credit: © Louise A Heusinkveld / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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