The Ospreys are back !!

ABM replied on 01/04/2015 16:52

ABM

Posted on 01/04/2015 16:52

April starts the season of 'Osprey hunting' for me .

So off to RSPB Loch Garten, on-line of course, and the sites up, just about, but no Ospreys as yet.

So over to Scottish Wildlife Trusts "Loch of The Lowes" Website and, and not one but two Ospreys & mating in full view of the cameras ! Its not the aged "Lady" but a new female now in residence, so we'll have to see if the old girl turns up at all. Well she is believed to be in the high twenties now, darn near Geriatric as far as Ospreys go ! I understand Rutland has a number of arrivals so I must keep watching Loch Garten for more tales of Bad Bird Behaviour !!

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RedKite replied on 08/10/2021 18:54

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Posted on 08/10/2021 18:54

Saw a Osprey flying over the Brenne today near one of the larger lakes so making its way south.

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ABM replied on 08/10/2021 20:34

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Posted on 08/10/2021 20:34

At this time of year, Red Kite, I'm more inclined to be seeing a leucistic sparrow regularly on the feeders, or even a Christmas robin trying his Santa hat out before THE DAY

nelliethehooker replied on 02/02/2022 18:54

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Posted on 02/02/2022 18:54

Maybe not back yet but great news and photo from Senegal

https://kielderospreys.wpcomstaging.com/2022/02/02/better-than-winning-the-lottery/#comments

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mickysf replied on 02/02/2022 20:30

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Posted on 02/02/2022 18:54 by nelliethehooker

Maybe not back yet but great news and photo from Senegal

https://kielderospreys.wpcomstaging.com/2022/02/02/better-than-winning-the-lottery/#comments

Posted on 02/02/2022 20:30

Fabulous news, Bon voyage, 437 Elsin, hope your journey North is a happy one. See you at Keilder in a few weeks time unless of course you decided to wait a season or two!

nelliethehooker replied on 02/02/2022 20:53

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Posted on 02/02/2022 20:30 by mickysf

Fabulous news, Bon voyage, 437 Elsin, hope your journey North is a happy one. See you at Keilder in a few weeks time unless of course you decided to wait a season or two!

Posted on 02/02/2022 20:53

I'd be surprised if Elsin returns this year, as it seems that the youngsters like to take a year out before returning to the home roosting region, but one never knows. It would be great to see him back in this country again whenever he decides to return.

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nelliethehooker replied on 08/02/2022 20:15

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Posted on 08/02/2022 20:15

A further update from Senegal, with some great photos.

https://kielderospreys.wpcomstaging.com/2022/02/08/three-wonderful-minutes/#comments

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ABM replied on 08/02/2022 21:57

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Posted on 08/02/2022 21:57

Thanks , Nellie -- even better than Oneputt's video of a Case Traction engine breaking ploughing records in the good ole U S of A last night.~~ you good folk really do know how to send Brian to bed Happy for which I give you my very best THANK YOUs

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nelliethehooker replied on 01/03/2022 20:07

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Posted on 01/03/2022 20:07

A couple of updates on British Ospreys spotted recently, prior to their return to the country, hopefully.

Rutland Osprey Project

Some fantastic news from the team! 30(05) has been sighted in her wintering grounds along the coast near Diourmel, Senegal.

Keilder Ospreys

Today, Feb 23rd at Nianing Lagoon in Senegal, which is south of the capital Dakar, he saw Blue 432/Eshells, the oldest of three on Nest 6 in 2021

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Wherenext replied on 03/03/2022 20:20

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Posted on 03/03/2022 20:20

Talking to someone at Welney Wetlands today and they said that they saw an Osprey at Holkham Hall on Tuesday, 1st.March. Apparently at least 4 people in a group saw it so looks like a very early arrival.

nelliethehooker replied on 03/03/2022 20:58

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Posted on 03/03/2022 20:58

That is early, but I guess it could well be one heading for Rutland as they are usually the first to be recorded. The projected dates for those that are on nests with cameras can be found on this website. http://ukospreys.uk/countdowndt.htm

The Manton Bay, Rutland Water, birds are usually the first of these pairs, with expected arrival of 19th March.

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