April 2018 Great excitement Osprey in Gloucestershire

The light has stayed low and murky but I could not resist a journey to see the Ospreys that have been seen for the last few days in Gloucestershire.  It's just too great news to keep away.  It was there when I arrived but a long way off in very poor light.  It is great though to have this charismatic bird hanging around in our county.  I am really hoping it stays for at least next week when the weather forecast is much better with clear skies and sunshine.

Long shot but great to see

So welcome what a bird.  It would be so great if these are ever encouraged to breed in Gloucestershire as we have plenty of watery areas such as the Cotswold Water Park.  I am wondering if we could have a translocation project as has happened with great success at Rutland Water.  I have not heard of this but what an attraction this would be!