SS15 wildlife watching

This blog was set up in mid-March 2020 during the emerging COVID-19 health crisis in the UK. It initially aimed to provide records of wildlife sightings and photographs from sites within walking distance of my home in the SS15 postcode area of Basildon in Essex during lockdown travel restrictions. Even though the pandemic has largely subsided, this blog continues to include my local wildlife sightings, my trips away from home plus some personal thoughts and reflections on other issues.

Wednesday 1 June 2022

Osprey chick hatches in Poole Harbour: the first in southern Britain for 200 years

After this, we now have ....

Osprey chick hatches in Poole Harbour: the first in southern Britain for 200 years

This is amazing news, long awaited and testament to all the dedicated work of the brilliant Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and the Poole Harbour Osprey Project over many years.

The magical moment we’ve all been waiting for. CJ7 feeding her first ever chick. @DorsetBirdClub @BirdGuides @timmackrill @royhdennis @BCPCouncil @ChrisGPackham @MeganMcCubbin @BBCSpringwatch @BBCSouthNews @Bournemouthecho @DorsetWildlife @RSPBArne pic.twitter.com/fVn2acatnk
— birdsofpooleharbour (@harbourbirds) June 1, 2022