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==Osprey (Animal)==
==Osprey ([[Animal]])==
The '''osprey''' is a large [[bird of prey]] that is a specialist fish-hunter. It is found all over the world. The [[Europe]]an ospreys migrate south to [[Africa]] during the winter. In [[period]], it was occasionally used for [[falconry]].
The '''osprey''' is a large [[bird of prey]] that is a specialist [[fish]]-[[hunting|hunter]]. It is found all over the world. The [[Europe]]an ospreys migrate south to [[Africa]] during the winter. In [[period]], it was occasionally used for [[falconry]].


==Osprey (Publisher)==
==Osprey (Publisher)==
'''Osprey''' publish a series of small books based on miltary history. The Osprey Miltary books include the Elite, Warrior, Man At Arms, Campaign and New Vanguard lines of books.
'''Osprey''' publish a series of small [[book]]s based on military history. The Osprey Miltary books include the ''Elite, Warrior, Man At Arms, Campaign'' and ''New Vanguard'' lines of books.


As they are inexpensive and readily available, they form the starting point for many a new recreationist's library. The do contain some excellent images, but are generally poorly referenced and some are many years out of date. Individual titles vary in their quality and it is wise to ask someone with a little more experience or knowledge about these before purchase.
As they are inexpensive and readily available, they form the starting point for many a new [[recreationist]]'s [[library]]. They do contain some excellent images, but are generally poorly referenced and some are many years out-of-date. Individual titles vary in their quality and it is wise to ask someone with a little more experience or knowledge about these before purchase.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [[Wikipedia:Osprey|Osprey]] on Wikipedia
* [[Wikipedia:Osprey|Osprey]] on [[Wikipedia]]


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Revision as of 17:32, 1 May 2006

Osprey (Animal)

The osprey is a large bird of prey that is a specialist fish-hunter. It is found all over the world. The European ospreys migrate south to Africa during the winter. In period, it was occasionally used for falconry.

Osprey (Publisher)

Osprey publish a series of small books based on military history. The Osprey Miltary books include the Elite, Warrior, Man At Arms, Campaign and New Vanguard lines of books.

As they are inexpensive and readily available, they form the starting point for many a new recreationist's library. They do contain some excellent images, but are generally poorly referenced and some are many years out-of-date. Individual titles vary in their quality and it is wise to ask someone with a little more experience or knowledge about these before purchase.

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