SHARKS OF THE SKY: CALIFORNIA’S RAPTORS

Most divers are fascinated by sharks and feel lucky to encounter one. Birders feel the same about birds of prey, or raptors. And they are so much a part of the diving scene. These hunters of the sky use ambush and camouflage techniques similar to those used by sharks of the sea. Many raptors, such as the Osprey, Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon, also have an affinity with water. So you might want to pack binoculars with your dive gear, enriching your day around the water by observing these beautiful birds.