For years people have been asking when the next British osprey translocation will happen, it being over 20 years since the one at Rutland began.
On 20th June 2017 we finally got to know that it is to be to Poole Harbour and what exciting news that was. To complement this Roy Dennis has also opened a new Facebook page called Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation
They are looking for 200 people to become conservation champions for a minimum donation of £250 each. All donations are welcome.
The project is a partnership between the Foundation, local charity Birds of Poole Harbour, and Poole based-business Wildlife Windows and is part of a wider conservation recovery plan of osprey in Western Europe and the Mediterranean region which was recently commissioned by the Council of Europe and authored by Roy Dennis.
This is such exciting news that will keep people interested for the rest of our lives.
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"We believe our first Osprey chick has left on migration. LS7 hasn't been seen since Friday morning. Good luck!"
Thanks ALAN Safe journey
Latest update from Poole. I've posted the whole link as there is information way down in the report.
I should point out for any newcomers, that the reference to 'Signal' refers to a tiny radio tag with only limited range around the release site not to be confused with Satellite Tags.
Birdies LG DU update.
"Our second Osprey chick of 2017 left on Friday sometime. No signal for LS1 since Friday morning"
birdsofpooleharbour @harbourbirds
Osprey update...we now believe LS4 and LS5 have moved off for the winter with no signals for either since Saturday AM
"birdsofpooleharbour @harbourbirds
Radio signals still indicate 4 of our juvenile Ospreys are still currently present in the harbour...but for how much longer?"
Were down that way as from Monday so hopefully we will get to see at least one of them.
Regards Shane
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We said you were pushing your luck some time ago Shane! I hope you do have some luck though. There have been sightings at Cuckmere, Pagham etc so if they've gone you could still get lucky with one on migration.
Thanks Mike, I saw the posting's about the south coast birds and there are a couple of nice days forecast for next week so a Poole Harbour cruise is on the books.
Good luck Shane. Fingers crossed for you!