Another Osprey

The Ospreys that are nesting at Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake district did produce a third egg and are happily incubating them all. What is rather interesting is that a third Osprey has appeared. Its a young male who is looking for a territory. The Nesting male has chased him off, but he appears to be remaining in the area. At this stage it can not be confirmed that this new young male is the same bird every time, but it seems likely. This is actually good news as there is room for further nests and if he can gain a territory and a nest site, then next year there could be another nest.

The other bit of news from the site is that, the Nesting Male has successfully driven off Buzzards who would feed on the osprey eggs, given the opportunity. But the eggs are safe and the Male is keeping the Female fed and protected.