Warnham Osprey.

According to the BTO 197 ospreys were ringed in 2009, 182 in 2010 and 164 in 2011.

Some really great photos by Steven Whitehead, which I think were being taken while I was there on Tuesday; run the Slideshow.

From these, I think we can say:

• this bird has the "nick" in the second left primary, which is the identifying feature of the Adur/Warnham osprey
• it is unringed 
• it looks like a juvenile - especially in this one. This makes sense, as I don't remember any long-staying ospreys in this area in previous years, just short-term visitors. The first sighting on the Adur was on 12th August though, which suggests that if it's a juvenile, it was an early chick and also left the nest early. 

Thanks Sue. Fabulous slideshow. I am surprised it stayed around with it's fish so long, as it was being harassed so much.

Excellent photos Sue, I tried the enlarge option, the detail is very good.

What a marvellous set of shots Sue - shows in such detail the changing positions of ospreys' wings and the magpie in flight was a delight even though it was being a pesky nuisance.  Thankyou for sharing these

Beautiful photos and stunning bird

Tempo said:

Beautiful photos and stunning bird

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That's interesting Mike - I thought it had left, as there had been no reported sightings since the 16th, but a twitter message on the reserve blog also indicates it was there yesterday.  

Hi. Just seen this posting , I also thought it had long gone but having seen this a trip to Warnham looks on the cards for today regardless of this gloomy weather.