New mate for Mr Osprey
The female osprey who has successfully reared chicks in the nest overlooking Bass Lake for the last few years has not arrived this year. It is thought that she may have perished over winter or during the long journey back from Africa this spring - she was 12 years old. Mr Osprey (called No-ring because he is unringed) has successfully mated with a new, younger female (Ms no-ring, as she is also unringed). Three eggs have been laid, the first due to hatch around the first week in June.