Ospreys Drop Fish from Sky on Outer Banks

0:00It's March 26. This is Durham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Folks on North Carolina's outer banks are spotting fish parts dropping from the sky again this spring. It happens as temperatures warm up, and it's all thanks to Osprey's returning from their winter migration south of the equator. These birds of prey grab fish from the water and carry them back to their nests, but sometimes the catches slip right out. The Osprey's build big nests in spots like cell towers, channel markers, and trees all along the barrier islands. Town officials and nags had even posted about a fish tail landing in their parking lot on March 25 calling it a sure sign that spring has. Arrive, locals have gotten used to the quirky drops and share plenty of stories. One person describes snagging free bait when a too heavy fish plot nearby, while others laugh about near misses from overhead lows that tumble. Down unexpectedly, experts from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission say these

1:00nests are a common sight and the fish falls are just part of the seasonal. Routine. No real harm done, just a messy reminder of nature at work. As the Osprey's settle in for summer, expect more slippery surprises washing up in odd places around the islands.