The male osprey is now back beside Bassenthwaite Lake, about 2 weeks later than usual. The late arrival is reported to be due to adverse headwinds en-route. We now await the return of the female bird.
Stephen and Susan, who come to stay with us twice a year, were in the hide beside Bass Lake yesterday and were priviledged to see three otters, two adults and a juvenile playing and feeding. Although the otters are becoming well established there, not many people are lucky enough to see them!
We are now awaiting the arrival of the Ospreys, back from their winter holidays in North Africa.