Start of a new year so start of a new thread.
I have changed the title slightly.
It could be a momentous year when, hopefully, our resident Ospreys return.
For the 2021 thread click HERE
Richard B
Birdies LG DU update.
Janet B said:after nest cam 2 went down people had moved back to chat at nest 1.... 022 paid a visit to nest 1 at 08.09.43. There was also a fly in at 08.11.55 which BoPH mod thinks was 022 but to some (must admit, me included) just didn't look quite like him, ring number hard to read. Hope that clarifies
Yes it does clarify, thanks,JANET!
022, some cambangs, Raven:
Looks like CJ7 has been fish-calling over on Nest#2 - a random shot from earlier since the cam came back up:
IMAGICAT
BBC are keeping an eye on the nest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-61109786
Hopes for Poole Harbour osprey breeding project
A project aimed at encouraging ospreys to breed on the Dorset coast is on the verge of success, conservationists have said.
A five-year reintroduction programme began in Poole Harbour in 2017 with the long-term aim of establishing a breeding population.
Birds of Poole Harbour said a male and female had returned safely on their migration from Africa and were nesting.
The group said the safe arrival of the pair was a "boost".
In a statement the charity said they had now settled on a nest platform at an undisclosed location in the area.
It said: "The pair, known as CJ7 and 022, first met last summer, although the male was too young to breed.
"However, they've now both retuned early enough meaning there's a good chance the pair will attempt to breed this summer, which will be a historic moment for Dorset."
Live webcams have been installed on several of the Osprey nests so schools and members of the public can observe the birds.
The fish-eating birds of prey historically bred across British Isles but populations drastically declined in the Middle Ages.
Unsuccessful mating today followed by 022 skydancing for CJ7, twice coming into view. There have been successful matings, so all is looking good.
Some snaps from 15 April
This wasn't the only time I noticed 022 perched here:
CJ7 downing the tail of her supper fish:
Great captures, thank you SCylla and what a lovely video Alison, thank you so much (such a shame we couldn't actually hear the song) And thank you Geemeff for all that information
Catching up sketchily - just showing the crucial activity is taking place :)