Kielder ospreys

Click here to download fun activity sheets for children.

In 2011 healthy young osprey chicks were born in the Park for the third year in a row. In 2009 it was the first time on record that ospreys had recolonised naturally in Northumberland so we were delighted when it happened again in 2010 and 2011.

We had a record breaking two pairs in 2011 that successfully bred! For 2012 we are hoping both pairs return and we may even be lucky enough to see the chicks return that were born in 2009.

See the video on the right for the full Kielder osprey story 2011.

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Click here for the Kielder Osprey Watch volunteers blog.

What you said:

“Great to see the male and female together.” – Murray family, County Durham

“Fantastic to see such a rare sight!” – Lindsay Kemp, Isle of Wight

"Wonderful! Really excellent information.” – Margaret Clate, Newcastle

“Very knowledgeable guide. Great to see the ospreys. Thanks!!” – Dawn Livesey, Lancashire

Kielder Osprey Watch is possible thanks to the hard work of Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust, Forestry Commission, RSPB, Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Northumbrian Water and other partners. We would like to thank Egger, Barbour Trust and Leech Challenge Fund for their support this year which has funded children's activity sheets, volunteer support, signage and leaflets to improve the visitor experience.