Continued from Rutland Osprey Project 2023
As we prepare for the new season, our opening post is dedicated to Chris Wood who sadly passed away 15 December 2023. Chris, a dedicated volunteer, played a crucial role in the Rutland Osprey Project dedicating countless hours and passion to the cause. Chris was also a fantastic photographer and his commitment to wildlife and the well-being of ospreys was unmatched leaving a lasting impact on the project and all who had the privilege of knowing him (from Rutland FB).
c) Rutland Osprey Project/Facebook
Wishing the Rutland Ospreys, as well as all the others, a safe journey home
S2(15) reported back at his nest in Holland
Posted on ROP Fb today
Link to the Fb post and short video
Wow - fantastic news posted by ROP!
Link to the post and video
That’s brilliant news, thanks Sandra. I remember the year of 1H1, she just didn’t want to leave that nest to migrate and was well over 100 days old!
You're welcome, Glider!
Looking back at Manton Bay 2022, 1H1 was spotted in Portugal in September 2022 on her maiden migration.
This is fantastic! The first brood of Osprey I was watched from egg to fledge. Simply wonderful.
ALAN PETRIE said:S2(15) reported back at his nest in Holland
Isn't that the bird who we thought was going to nest at Visarend a few years ago but he didn't? I didn't keep up with what happened to him, it's great to find out he does have a nest. Thank you, Alan.
IMAGICAT
Next week BBC Countryfile
Sean Fletcher and Margherita Taylor travel to Rutland, historically the smallest county in England. Despite its size, it is home to the largest man-made body of water in the country - Rutland Water. This reservoir was created as a much-needed oasis for the driest region of the UK, covering over four square miles and containing 110 billion litres of water, which supplies much of the East Midlands.
Rutland Water has also transformed the area into a wildlife haven, and spring is when returning migratory birds really make this place come alive. Sean discovers the area is now a stronghold for migrant bird species, including ospreys, a once a common site across the country. These birds were driven to extinction in England in the 19th century, but now, thanks to a successful breeding programme, they are back and can be found at Rutland Water.
Sean joins an 11-year-old osprey enthusiast in a nearby hide to hopefully see the return of a star-breeding female who has occupied a nest here since 2010. Sean also gets up close with some of our rarest mammals, bats, as they rely on Rutland as a welcome break during their spring migration. Meanwhile, Margherita takes to the water to learn about the history of the submerged landscape which was flooded when the reservoir was built.
Charlotte heads to Devon to investigate the increasing number of ticks in our countryside - parasites that carry several diseases, which they can pass on to animals they bite. Charlotte discovers the impact this can have on livestock, humans and our pets.
Adam is looking at how one of the wettest winters on record is impacting farming.
55 minutes
www.bbc.co.uk/.../m001yssh
Many thanks for that info Kate, In case I forget I have set it to record!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr