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The sighting was at 15 15, so I would have expected him back earlier at Manton bay

10.03.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A second sighting reported today on BirdGuides.
21:26 10/03
Osprey
Oxfordshire
Kirtlington
15:15
one flew over Kirtlington Golf Club

10.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
RSPB Arne and Weymouth Wetlands From 1 April 2026, the RSPB will no longer manage the reserve at Lytchett Fields. The reserve is owned by The Lees family who have decided to include it in local proposals for a government-backed...

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@narwhalsh.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social will you still have full access?

10.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A sighting from today on Birdguides.
15:10 10/03
Osprey
Cornwall
Wacker Quay
one over River Lynher

10.03.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our third Osprey nest for 2026 season within the private grounds of Krickenbeck Castle, 41334 Nettetal Hombergen, Germany is complete with cameras installed.

10.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
TALK: Osprey spring migration Tomorrow's conservation leaders

www.ospreylf.org/talk-osprey-...

10.03.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Will Osprey Chick Deaths Inspire Conservation Action on Menhaden? Groups are calling for an end to industrial fishing of this vital forage fish in the Chesapeake Bay

www.sierraclub.org/sierra/will-...

09.03.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Another arrivals board with a set of migratory birds arriving in the UK later in the spring. The background is dark teal, with "Arrivals" in green.  

Arriving in April: Nightingale, Reed Warbler, Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, House Martin.  
Arriving April–May: Garden Warbler, Turtle Dove, Cuckoo, Arctic Tern, Common Tern.  
Arriving in May: Swift, Spotted Flycatcher, Nightjar.  

These birds mainly arrive in April and May, with some late arrivals like the Swift and Nightjar appearing in May.

Another arrivals board with a set of migratory birds arriving in the UK later in the spring. The background is dark teal, with "Arrivals" in green. Arriving in April: Nightingale, Reed Warbler, Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, House Martin. Arriving April–May: Garden Warbler, Turtle Dove, Cuckoo, Arctic Tern, Common Tern. Arriving in May: Swift, Spotted Flycatcher, Nightjar. These birds mainly arrive in April and May, with some late arrivals like the Swift and Nightjar appearing in May.

An airport style arrivals board showing migratory birds arriving in the UK. The background is dark teal, with "Arrivals" in green at the top. Bird names are in orange, and arrival times in green.  

Arriving March–May: Wheatear.  
Arriving March–April: Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Osprey, Swallow, Ring Ouzel, Blackcap.  
Arriving in April: Willow Warbler, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Pied Flycatcher.  
Arriving April–May: Yellow Wagtail.  

Most birds start arriving from March, with peak arrivals in April and some extending into May.

An airport style arrivals board showing migratory birds arriving in the UK. The background is dark teal, with "Arrivals" in green at the top. Bird names are in orange, and arrival times in green. Arriving March–May: Wheatear. Arriving March–April: Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Osprey, Swallow, Ring Ouzel, Blackcap. Arriving in April: Willow Warbler, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Pied Flycatcher. Arriving April–May: Yellow Wagtail. Most birds start arriving from March, with peak arrivals in April and some extending into May.

It’s springtime and migratory birds are on the move! 🌍

Have you seen any of our fair-weather friends arriving? Stay tuned: we'll be shining a daily spotlight on our spring returnees.

Check out the Arrivals Board to see who's flying in and when... πŸ‘‡

#SpringArrivalSpotlight

09.03.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 147 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 6
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White-tailed Eagle pair G463 and G466 have been showing well from our recent Winter Safari Cruises:
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/winter...
πŸ“Έ - Chris Snook

08.03.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're not the only ones watching the osprey nest like a hawk! πŸ‘€

This male sparrowhawk was spotted enjoying the view a few days ago by the team at our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve. πŸ¦…

Keep an eye on our live nest cam for all the action. πŸ‘‡
bit.ly/4cr5jo6

08.03.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LRWT - Manton Bay Ospreys Live Webcam (Wide Angle) YouTube video by Rutland Osprey Project

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Now we just have to wait for the return of those amazing Ospreys. We cant wait!
Below are the links to both live streams:
Wide angle: www.youtube.com/live/V08ET20...
Close up: www.youtube.com/live/CKvLj6Z...

08.03.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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Rutland Osprey Project and Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Some exciting Sunday news, the PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera is all up and running on the Manton Bay nest!
Once the ladder has been removed next week, the camera will be moved to a better position, so do keep checking back.

08.03.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Osprey nest maintenance completed for the 2026 season.

07.03.2026 08:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A very interesting Report on Birdguides of a returned Pair of Ospreys.
08:20 06/03
Osprey
Highland
undisclosed site
05/03
pair at nest site yesterday

06.03.2026 09:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A Osprey Sighting reported today on Birdguides.
15:03 05/03
Osprey
Norfolk
Blickling
11:30
one flew south-west

05.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Southern nest sites await return of history-making ospreys Male osprey 022 and female CJ7 have nested at Careys Secret Garden near Wareham, Dorset, since 2022.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

05.03.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A reported Osprey sighting today.
13:13 04/03
Osprey
Brecon
Newbridge-on-Wye
10:00
one flew north along Wye Valley

04.03.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A map shows the locations of BTO satellite tagged Cuckoos in Africa. The headshots of four Cuckoos appear in circular frames around the map, alongside the wording: First Cuckoo Update for 2026.

A map shows the locations of BTO satellite tagged Cuckoos in Africa. The headshots of four Cuckoos appear in circular frames around the map, alongside the wording: First Cuckoo Update for 2026.

1/ And they’re off! πŸ“’ Our BTO satellite-tagged Cuckoos are on the move! 🌍

Follow their migrations via our interactive map ➑️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #Ornithology πŸͺΆ

03.03.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 151 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7
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03.03.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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01.03.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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27.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Birdwatching may reshape the brain and build its buffer against ageing Expert birdwatchers have changes in their brain structure compared with novices, which probably help them better identify birds and may even protect against age-related cognitive decline

www.newscientist.com/article/2516...

27.02.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reported Osprey Sighting today.
14:31 27/02
Osprey
Moray & Nairn
Nairn
one reported along River Nairn south of town

27.02.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Goshawk shot in Derbyshire – police appeal for information Derbyshire Police’s Rural Crime Team has issued an appeal for information after the discovery of a critically-injured Goshawk, which had to be euthanised due to the extent of its injuries. Th…

Goshawk shot in Derbyshire - police appeal for information.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/26/g...

26.02.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.

A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.

⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️

πŸ“ In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
πŸ“ In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
πŸ“ In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

20.02.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 100 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 6
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25.02.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EIGHT MORE VIDEO CLIPS! β€” Usk Valley Ospreys

www.uskvalleyospreys.org/news/eight-m...

25.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to be out maintaining our Osprey platforms and cameras around the harbour this AM in perfect conditions. Fingers crossed for plenty of sightings and who knows, maybe some of our youngsters from previous years taking an interest…

25.02.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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25.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Most Welcome will not be long now.

23.02.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0