Here's some information, it's quite a good read.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/AllByUNID/B5E61819F74F61E0802576FE004C410B
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/AllByUNID/B5E61819F74F61E0802576FE004C410B
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Ospreys at Kielder (1 Viewer)
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craigthirlwell
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If anybody is planning a trip up it is worth popping into Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre. If nothing else to see thier white tailed sea eagle.
June Atkinson
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Kielder Bird of Prey Centre
We have been several times, and I can certainly endorse Craig's advice. Not one for liking caged birds, I think the set-up and care of the birds by Ray and his staff is very impressive indeed.
Not only that, the Flying Exhibitions are great fun, with everyone from the older generation and children having the opportunity of handling the birds.
We took our little seven year old honorary grand-daughter. At first, she was terrified of the birds, but the staff introduced her to a tiny owl, and by gradually increasing her confidence, Ray was able to show her the big owl and she coped well.
Kielder is increasingly a great place for a day out, especially if you are active and mobile. The Calvert Trust caters for disabled groups, too.
We have been several times, and I can certainly endorse Craig's advice. Not one for liking caged birds, I think the set-up and care of the birds by Ray and his staff is very impressive indeed.
Not only that, the Flying Exhibitions are great fun, with everyone from the older generation and children having the opportunity of handling the birds.
We took our little seven year old honorary grand-daughter. At first, she was terrified of the birds, but the staff introduced her to a tiny owl, and by gradually increasing her confidence, Ray was able to show her the big owl and she coped well.
Kielder is increasingly a great place for a day out, especially if you are active and mobile. The Calvert Trust caters for disabled groups, too.
I would echo this, I have been to a lot of BoP displays and this one is the best, it is really personnel and the WTE is magnificent. Did they ever find the Wallaby?
craigthirlwell
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Unfortunatley 'Hopper', the male wallaby, was hit on the road and suffered a broken hip. The vet had no option and had to destroy the animal.
gutted
craigthirlwell
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I'll be up there with weekend, probably sun, i'll let you know.
Cheers Craig
craigthirlwell
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I was there on sunday.
The female is now on eggs. The ranger who i was talking to was unsure as to how many.
Cheers mate, did you see either bird when you were there
craigthirlwell
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Yes mate, both. The female was sitting, the male was hunting but did return to the nest once while i was there.
Tiger_mz
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Some footage of the Kielder ospreys. See Kielder ospreys
darkshadowgirl
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Sounds like you were pretty close to the nest Craig. What is the best spot to watch from?
I've been to Kielder Birds of Prey centre aswell and would agree with all the comments about how good it is. It's brilliant to see a Birds of Prey Centre where all the birds have the chance to fly free and are not just stuck in cages!!
craigthirlwell
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Not really close, about 2 miles away using a scope. It's best to go in the morning before the heat haze has time to build. The best place is the site that was used last year.
http://www.streetmap.com/map.srf?x=...archp=ids.srf&dn=752&ax=365772&ay=588755&lm=0
Most of my info comes from one of the forestry rangers who can get much closer than most.
For obvious reasons there are CCTV cameras around the site.
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as there should be mate
craigthirlwell
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All three eggs have now hatched 
June Atkinson
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Three baby ospreys for Kielder - again!
Great news, Craig. A wonderful fillip for Kielder too.
Is it true that there is a swallow's nest on the Kielder boat, "Osprey"?
It was mentioned on Springwatch.
Great news, Craig. A wonderful fillip for Kielder too.
Is it true that there is a swallow's nest on the Kielder boat, "Osprey"?
It was mentioned on Springwatch.
All three eggs have now hatched
craigthirlwell
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Yeah it's true.
I was on the 'Osprey' looking for the Oprey last year (if you know what i mean) and the swallows were still feeding their young while the boat was moving. They followed it from leaplish to the dam wall and back it was brilliant.
