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RSPB Loch Garten can be considered the home of osprey in the UK following their successful recolonisation close to this exact location in 1954. Ospreys were extinct as a breeding bird in the UK after being wiped out by persecution, but they are back and thriving once again! After years of successful breeding at this location, the last few have seen much drama and unsuccessful attempts of birds settling down to breed. We’ve been busy improving the location including constructing a nest and are delighted that we have a breeding pair once again at this iconic location. 2023 Season April 4 - last year's unringed female, Asha, arrives. Blue AX6 is nowhere to be seen. April 14 - Brodie (unringed male) arrives and begins courting Asha. Other males also try their luck over the next few days. 25th April - First egg laid. 28th April - Second egg laid 1st May - Third egg laid 4th June - First hatching 6th June - Second hatching One of the eggs failed to hatch - we think it was the first egg laid. Chicks ringed on the 12th of July 2C4 and 2C5 ; both male This camera is funded by the European Regional Development Fund through NatureScot. Thanks to the Wildlife Windows team and External Reality for making this camera possible. To see more footage like this and lots more wildlife, visit our Loch Garten Nature Centre: Picture Credit - Ben Andrew ()
