A stronghold for ospreys in England has seen its first egg of the year after two breeding seasons described as “unlucky” by the expert who monitors them.
In 2025, the eight nests in Kielder Forest in Northumberland resulted in just six fledglings, while storms in June 2024 caused the deaths of a number of chicks.
But Forestry England’s Joanna Dailey says she is “more hopeful” for 2026 with eight nests occupied, although two only have a single bird on them.
“The males are bringing fish, all that courtship stuff seems to be going okay,” she said.