Osprey Adventure

This site is based on a new illustrated children's book Osprey Adventure (Tidewater Publishers, 2008), a heartwarming tale of how a boy and his biologist father save an osprey (that familiar bird that looks like an eagle) from certain death after it becomes accidentally entangled in fishing line. Beautifully illustrated by renowned artist, Marcy Dunn Ramsey, the book was inspired by the work of real-life biologist, Peter McGowan of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Author Jennifer Keats Curtis interviewed Mr. McGowan and his colleagues before joining them on a daylong survey to understand his role in helping these birds. Mr. McGowan, who has studied these fish hawks for years, believes that half or more of all osprey nests on the bay and surrounding rivers contain fishing lines, cordage material, and plastic bags. He regularly surveys nests and removes trash wherever he can.

Can’t find Osprey Adventure? Make a request in your local bookstore or contact the author: jcurtis@cablespeed.com. Or, order it online from any major bookseller, including Amazon.com, Borders.com, and BarnesandNoble.com.