The "Fishhawk" as the natives and Florida crackers called them is one Florida's most beautiful birds and fishers with his razor sharp talons he can swipe a fish from surf while it is swimming at at depth of two to three feet, fly away, and be home within minutes. The Osprey is a beautiful brownish black on the top part of his body but underneath is white, and parts are golden brown, He is a dedicated mate and brings home the food for his mate and the young. They are fearless protectors of their nests.