The French presence in Nova Scotia began with the establishment of Fort Royal in 1605. Through alliances with the native population, the French barely managed to keep the English from intruding. Six wars were fought and culminated with the French defeat in the Seven Years War and the loss of Canada to England in 1763.
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Pandion haliaetus - The osprey is a common bird found throughout the world. It is the second most widely distributed raptor bird to the peregrine falcon. The osprey is highly adaptable in finding niches to support itself; any location near water will sustain a healthy population. The diet is strictly fish based, but on rare occasions rodents, hares, other birds, and reptiles will be included. The osprey has the ability to spot fish from up to 40 meters above water and has the talons and lift capacity to easily haul out any fish under 2 kilos.
