After catching a fish, an osprey will re-position its prey (sometimes mid-flight!) pointing it forward to create a more …
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Ospreys fly with their fish head-first for a good reason: Aerodynamics! After catching a fish, an osprey will re-position its prey (sometimes mid-flight) pointing it forward to create a more streamlined position. Ospreys use this method to shed water while reducing drag to fly more easily.
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[Photo courtesy Florida Fish and Game Conservaton Commission]
