This is the new thread for posting reports of osprey sightings, whether on the internet, in the press or in real life.
For the benefit of any new or less frequent viewers, it might be helpful if the first person to refer to a regular online source of information, for example Faune-Aquitaine, provided a link and a brief explanation of what the site is about.
Let the migration season commence!
02/04 13:41 DURHAM : Osprey, Lamesley [S]one flew north over Lamesley Meadows early afternoon (13:11)
OK we all know this is probably 5R but I will put it on anyway:02/04 14:45 LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND : Osprey, Rutland Water [S]male from the Lyddon Centre Waderscrape Hide mid-morning (10:30)This one is a bit far west:02/04 14:52 ISLES OF SCILLY : Osprey, St. Mary's [S]one flew over Rose Hill mid-afternoon (14:15)
On 01/04/2010: BLACKPOOL: (from the Fylde BC's website), one flew over Marton mere, in a North-easterly direction
02/04 18:02 CLYDE : Osprey, Craigallian Loch [S]one flew over the loch mid-afternoon (15:15)
Good news from the Kielder forest:
02/04 18:52 NORTHUMBERLAND : Osprey, Kielder Forest [S]male viewable from the watchpoint today
02/04 19:42 DERBYSHIRE : Osprey, Carsington Water [S]one from Sheepwash attempted to fish but failed before flying towards the wildlife centre being mobbed by gulls (14:30)02/04 20:22 HIGHLAND : Osprey, Dornoch [S]one at Dornoch Firth today
02/04 22:03 CLYDE : Osprey, Carron Valley Reservoir [S]one at the east end; also 20-30 Crossbills including juveniles at NS715835
03/04 10:49 LANCASHIRE : Osprey, Stocks Reservoir [S]one flew northeast up the Hodder Inlet mid-morning (09:55)
03/04 12:57 SUFFOLK : Osprey, Martlesham [S]one flew northwest at 09:00 (09:00)
Hi Alan, thanks as always for all the sightings.
I'm looking out for one that might be Odin - I know it's a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack, but just maybe the Lancashire one?