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Infographic: The amazing osprey

Ospreys are unique in that they are a single species spread worldwide. They have changed very little over millions of years, and their evolutionary adaptations have made them highly skilled fish hunters.

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A great year for the ospreys of OPPD

The osprey chicks at Fort Calhoun Station will take flight soon, and this year we have osprey chicks at North Omaha Station, as well.

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Ensuring safety at Fort Calhoun Station

As decommissioning work continues, radiation protection technicians' roles change, but their overall goal – keeping people and the environment safe – remains the same.

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Osprey pair are back for another season at Fort Calhoun Station

The ospreys arrived back at their nest in late March and are working to prepare it for new chicks.

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Crews complete major reactor vessel work at Fort Calhoun Station

OPPD crews recently finished cutting up and removing the plant's reactor vessel, a significant milestone in the decommissioning of Fort Calhoun Station.

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Osprey chick hatches at Fort Calhoun Station

Just one of three eggs laid by the resident female osprey at Fort Calhoun Station hatched this year, but that chick appears to be thriving.

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