Ospreys arrive back in the UK – Early.

28th March 2009
At least three ospreys have arrived back from Africa

23 March 2009. The first ospreys of 2009 have arrived in the UK, with two males at Rutland water and 1 female at Loch of the Lowes in Scotland. The first two were both sighted on Friday 20th March, with a second bird seen at Rutland Water on Sunday 22nd.

25th March. EJ Returns to Loch Garten.

Rutland Water
2 male ospreys have so far been seen, both of whom were present all last summer. They have arrived back a few days earlier than usual, probably due to the warm weather of the last week. However they will be in for a shock with the cold weather now returning from the north and east.