6666 This audio story is brought to you by BirdNote, a partner of the 吃瓜黑料, and is a special excerpt from the recently released anthology BirdNote: Chirps, Quirks, and Stories of 100 Birds from the Popular Public Radio Show. We'll be sharing selections from the book all April. And remember, you can catch BirdNote episodes daily on public radio stations nationwide. 6629 Transcript: To the untrained eye, the Osprey looks just like a bird of prey should. Talons, hooked beak, vivid yellow eyes. But it also has some characteristics that make it truly unique among raptors. Especially when catching fish. In common with most raptors, it has four long toes—three in front and one in back. As the bird reaches for a fish, its outer front toe swivels to the rear, giving it two grasping talons front and back. And those toes are lined with short, stiff spikes for extra grip. The Osprey’s nostrils shut tight as it hits the water. Then as it ascends, it shakes...