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Osprey Cam Offers Rare Nest-Side View
12 Apr
Summary
- A camera provides a nest-side view of ospreys at Ranworth Broad.
- Osprey chicks were born in East of England for the first time in 250 years.
- The birds typically nest in Scotland and Wales during summer months.
A camera has been installed at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Ranworth Broad to provide a unique "nest-side view" of a pair of ospreys. The birds returned to their nest at the end of March, marking their fourth consecutive year at the reserve near Wroxham.
Last year, the site achieved a significant milestone with the birth of osprey chicks in the East of England, the first in 250 years. Two chicks successfully fledged in 2025, and the trust is hopeful for more this year, with online viewers able to observe the nesting activity.
Osprey, which became extinct as a breeding bird in Britain in the 1900s, saw a return in 1955. Typically, they nest in parts of Scotland, Cumbria, the East Midlands, and Wales during summer, migrating to West Africa or Portugal for winter.
This year, the historic pair has chosen the same nest, raising hopes for another successful breeding season. Visitors are excited about the prospect of new chicks, especially after last year's remarkable outcome.
