Second osprey pair return to Kielder

Another pair of Ospreys has returned to Kielder Forest in Northumberland. The birds bred successfully for the first time last summer. They're the second pair of Ospreys to return to the area. Another pair came back this year for the fourth time.

Second Osprey nest

Osprey nest
The Osprey nest in Kielder Credit: Forestry Commission
Osprey chick
One of the Osprey chicks raised last summer Credit: Forestry Commission

Another pair of rare ospreys has returned to Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland.

The pair bred successfully for the first time last summer.

Earlier this month the original Kielder osprey couple – which produced the first chicks in 2009 – were also back for a fourth year running.