Eagles perform a courtship display known as the cartwheel. They fly high in the sky together, lock talons and spin downward. Just as you think they are going to hit the ground they separate and fly up high again (rarely do they hit the ground). I have witnessed this courtship and it is a sight to see.

Many species of raptors are either right or left taloned (have a dominate side).

An Ospreys’ nostrils close as they dive for fish.

The Osprey has zygodactyl feet which means they have two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward, but can move one of the backward toes forward as needed. Woodpeckers and owls also have zygodactyl feet.