Family dynamics in the osprey nest
As the osprey chicks grow and get more boisterous, Alasdair McKee, a volunteer at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, describes how Blue 35 sometimes needs to find some 'alone time'
As the osprey chicks grow and get more boisterous, Alasdair McKee, a volunteer at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, describes how Blue 35 sometimes needs to find some 'alone time'
It was a long six weeks for Foulshaw osprey watchers. The wait is now over and Alasdair McKee describes the the chicks' arrival over the past week.
A highlight for what has been a hard week for everyone has been the return of the lovely Blue 35 to the nest at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve. Despite having to close the gates at Foulshaw Moss due…
The first week in September usually marks the end of osprey season at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve as the birds begin their epic migration.
Guest blogger Alasdair McKee, osprey enthusiast and volunteer at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, gives a recap of the osprey chicks' lives so far.
Well, it’s been nearly 3 weeks since the last osprey has been seen at Foulshaw Moss. It’s gone so quickly! From guessing the number of eggs in the nest to fledgling/landing conundrums! And now we…
White DP, a 2 year old female osprey visits Foulshaw Moss nesting site keeping our Foulshaw family on their toes, or rather their talons.
2 months have past and our chicks have fledged! They're more active than ever now perching around the Foulshaw Moss nature reserve for another 6 weeks before they head off on their first…
Our hatchlings aren't so small anymore! Here's the rundown on our chicks 5N, 7N and 9N.