The Ospreys are back !!

Micky, there are 16 eggs, at the last count, in the 6 nests that are easily seen at Keilder.

The Loch Garten pair seem to be making a go of it, as they have 2 eggs and are both sharing recirculation of them. Axel is also supplying fish on a much more regular basis now. Fingers crossed that they are able to do the right things when their eggs hatch and raised at least one chick.

Two of the 3 eggs laid at Manton Bay, Rutland have hatched, and the third is due to hatch about the 13th.

There is no other news of eggs hatching, as far as I can see, but plenty out there now.

Fabulous news! Hope that we see a similar successful outcome on the south coast! Drove past the Bassenthwaite nest a couple of days ago, could see it from the road but not the occupants.

I now understand that there are three eggs in the Poole Harbour nest! Well done to that pair!👍

Had a trip to Meathop Moss, and nearby Foulshaw Moss, today,  both CWT reserves. And both now with web cameras set up.
Ospreys seen at both sites, on eggs, so nowhere near as active as they will be when the young have hatched. 
Had a chat with the warden at Foulshaw, he told us that ospreys are nesting at Ireland Moss, and are showing really well. Might just take a look, we’re here for another couple of days. 🙂

Don't know if any of you reading these posts are on Facebook, but there is some fantastic videos of the nest at Manton Bay on the Rutland Opsprey Project FB page which are well worth viewing. There are two hatched chicks and great shots of the hatching and then of Maya feeding them.

Had a look at Ireland moss this afternoon, on our way back from Hodbarrow  Reserve. 
Following the directions given by the warden yesterday, the nest site was easy to find, and the views were good. 
Don’t know how many osprey sites there must be in Cumbria this year, but certainly looking good for the birds. 
If anyone wants directions to the Ireland moss site, I’ll post them on here. 
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Yes please Pliers, if you don't mind. We could then have a look once we get back home at the end of the month.

There has been some concern at Manton Bay about Maya and one of the chicks but all seems well again, and a third chick hatched out yesterday. At Loch Garten the third egg has now been laid.

Driving west on the A590, turn right, just after the Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway station, signposted Bouth. 
Continue towards Bouth, before the river and the caravan site sign, look out for a couple of (muddy) lay-bys, the 2nd one is probably the best. 
Park in either and walk back towards the main road, just a few yards. 
There are 2 gateways. 
The 1st gateway gives views of a nesting platform, but it wasn’t in use. 
The 2nd gateway (paint on ground near grids), gives good views of an occupied nesting platform. 
This isn’t a reserve of any sort, the landowner has put the platforms up to attract the ospreys, and has positioned them near the gateways to give people a good chance of seeing the birds.

Hope this makes sense! 
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Thanks Pliers, I'm sure I will be able to find the location.

Not Ospreys this time but a video of a surprise visitor to the Goshawk nest at Lock Garten.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qErKHItFTPw&feature=youtu.be