I got up at 2am this morning to get to Horn Mill Trout Fish Farm before 4am so that I could see and photograph one of the Ospreys that have returned to Rutland Water from Africa to breed and stay for the summer. This one is number 30 and is a male I believe. He has young on the nest along with Mrs Osprey. He came to gather breakfast for his family at 05.45am.
This is the 3rd time I've been there and was 3rd time lucky for me. The first time the Osprey came when it was too dark to take a photo and the second time, no Osprey turned up. So you can imagine how thrilled I am today to capture several photos of this beauty.
Just stunning well worth getting up early for FAV. Can I ask when you booked this because when the female maya arrived back on Rutland water I contacted them to find out if they would be opening this years and was told no not till next year because of covid.
@hobgoblin I booked it last year because the last time I went I had a no show. I know that there are still a few morning places available. They finish on 1st August. Give them a ring.
@shepherdmanswife Thanks for that information, and sorry for delay in replying but been in hospital for 10 days got home last night. Cannot get there now as been advised not to drive and the Dr informed the DVLA stuck at home for now .
