Osprey Sightings 2020

French migration watchpoint Col d'Organbidexka
15 Oct 1 osprey, season to date 224 ospreys (This is the 2nd highest total on record)
https://www.migraction.net/

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French migration watchpoint Col d'Organbidexka
15 Oct 1 osprey, season to date 224 ospreys (This is the 2nd highest total on record)
https://www.migraction.net/

Alan, I am sure you have answered this before, do you know the highest total and the year it was achieved? Ian

235 in 2014 but remember their are variables at work here. Weather plays a part as does the number of hours site is manned.

2 sightings reported on BirdGuides yesterday
16/10 13:17 Cumbria : Western Osprey, Campfield Marsh RSPB
one flew along shore (13:10)

1 sighting reported on BirdGuides yesterday
14:50 17/10 Western Osprey Cumbria Campfield Marsh RSPB 14:36
still viewable from Maryland lay-by

2 sightings reported on BirdGuides yesterday
19/10 16:05 Devon : Western Osprey, Ernesettle
one flew south (12:35)
19/10 18:43 Berkshire : Western Osprey, Arborfield
one flew south early afternoon

4 sightings reported on BirdGuides yesterday
20/10 12:17 Dorset : Western Osprey, Brand's Bay
one early afternoon

22/10 08:09 Dorset : Western Osprey, Holes Bay
one still yesterday evening

Just spotted an osprey over Pennington marshes. Not expecting to see one this late in the year. Flew south towards the Isle of Wight.