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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Unknown said: All being well, I am going to be involved as a volunteer with monitoring the chicks after they arrive. As far as I know, the plan is still for 14 chicks to arrive around 11 July. I hope to be able to report directly 'from the coal face', as it were, but will have to check with those in charge how much I can safely divulge here.
All being well, I am going to be involved as a volunteer with monitoring the chicks after they arrive. As far as I know, the plan is still for 14 chicks to arrive around 11 July. I hope to be able to report directly 'from the coal face', as it were, but will have to check with those in charge how much I can safely divulge here.
Photos showing the area and location are a big no-no as is actually talking about the location. Although I have no links to the project I do not divulge the location to anyone.
If you haven't actually been there yet the location is in a lovely position with some very nice views, and its a lovely peaceful site.
BofPH publish regular updates so I expect all you will be able to do is to link those reports here.
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I would definitely never give away the location, Richard. We will be fully briefed before starting so I will know then what is allowed.
I'm sure that no-one would ever give away the location, but it's the photos that are the giveaway. I've been travelling round the harbour for over 40 years so can recognise almost anywhere from a photo.
Unknown said: I would definitely never give away the location, Richard. We will be fully briefed before starting so I will know then what is allowed.
Alison, I'm sure you will have an absolutely fantastic time, and well done on being chosen to be on the team. It'll be a great experience, although pretty tiring I expect.
It's something I would love to do, but can't commit to the time at the moment.
Alison, Congratulations on being part of the Osprey team at Poole Harbour! Can you see how green I am from there? lol! I'll be happy to hear about anything you are permitted to tell us over the summer! However, since there were reports last summer from the project people and the links posted on this Forum, you may not need to do any other reporting for us--we will just have to wait for whatever the project leaders allow, if anything.
Kind regards, Ann
I very much second Gardenbirder's comments. Congratulations Alison. I am sure you will find it tremendously rewarding.
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Thanks all!
Oh ALISON How exciting for you I too have turned green
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Thank you Richard. Good sign for the future and an indication of their determination to leave no stone unturned to identify the bird.
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