Foulshaw Ospreys
@foulshaw2.bsky.social
Volunteer at Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Foulshaw Moss reserve, Cumbria UK. Reporting on our Ospreys and other wonderful wildlife. Posts are my own, not official CWT.
Check out our live Osprey webcam.
https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey-webcam
Check out our live Osprey webcam.
https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey-webcam
They think it's all over.
It is now. The webcams will be switched off tomorrow.
All the Osps have migrated now. We wish them a safe journey south and will be awaiting their return.
Thank you for following them and for all your support.
#FoulshawOspreys @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
It is now. The webcams will be switched off tomorrow.
All the Osps have migrated now. We wish them a safe journey south and will be awaiting their return.
Thank you for following them and for all your support.
#FoulshawOspreys @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
They think it's all over.
It is now. The webcams will be switched off tomorrow.
All the Osps have migrated now. We wish them a safe journey south and will be awaiting their return.
Thank you for following them and for all your support.
#FoulshawOspreys @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
It is now. The webcams will be switched off tomorrow.
All the Osps have migrated now. We wish them a safe journey south and will be awaiting their return.
Thank you for following them and for all your support.
#FoulshawOspreys @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Thanks for that. Reduced feeding is a tactic to encourage both fledging and migration. Didn't seem a good day for the latter today! Anyone spotted YW or the cadging cousin?
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Sept 14th - 18.56
YW still around delivering 🐟 to the hungry youngster, it seems YW is providing less frequently which may prompt the youngster to head off and fend for itself 🤞
YW still around delivering 🐟 to the hungry youngster, it seems YW is providing less frequently which may prompt the youngster to head off and fend for itself 🤞
September 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thanks for that. Reduced feeding is a tactic to encourage both fledging and migration. Didn't seem a good day for the latter today! Anyone spotted YW or the cadging cousin?
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Read all about it!
Our mystery chick has made it onto the BBC website. The situation with YW feeding a foster chick is unusual enough to be newsworthy.
See more at bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FoulshawOspreys
Our mystery chick has made it onto the BBC website. The situation with YW feeding a foster chick is unusual enough to be newsworthy.
See more at bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FoulshawOspreys
September 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Read all about it!
Our mystery chick has made it onto the BBC website. The situation with YW feeding a foster chick is unusual enough to be newsworthy.
See more at bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FoulshawOspreys
Our mystery chick has made it onto the BBC website. The situation with YW feeding a foster chick is unusual enough to be newsworthy.
See more at bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FoulshawOspreys
Rain, rain. Go away?
You'd think the Cumbrian weather would be a good incentive to migrate. But it's still here. In all seriousness, we really hope it has built up enough strength for the big journey. And gives YW a bit of peace before his!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
You'd think the Cumbrian weather would be a good incentive to migrate. But it's still here. In all seriousness, we really hope it has built up enough strength for the big journey. And gives YW a bit of peace before his!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Rain, rain. Go away?
You'd think the Cumbrian weather would be a good incentive to migrate. But it's still here. In all seriousness, we really hope it has built up enough strength for the big journey. And gives YW a bit of peace before his!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
You'd think the Cumbrian weather would be a good incentive to migrate. But it's still here. In all seriousness, we really hope it has built up enough strength for the big journey. And gives YW a bit of peace before his!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Get out of it!
Osper the Grouch, the chick that has imposed itself on YW, chases off a crow. To be fair, the nest doesn't belong to either of you!
#FoulshawOspreys
Osper the Grouch, the chick that has imposed itself on YW, chases off a crow. To be fair, the nest doesn't belong to either of you!
#FoulshawOspreys
September 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Get out of it!
Osper the Grouch, the chick that has imposed itself on YW, chases off a crow. To be fair, the nest doesn't belong to either of you!
#FoulshawOspreys
Osper the Grouch, the chick that has imposed itself on YW, chases off a crow. To be fair, the nest doesn't belong to either of you!
#FoulshawOspreys
Can the Crows get any cheekier?
"When the Osprey comes in, I bet you wouldn't dare to peck it on the bum."
"Right, you're on!"
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
"When the Osprey comes in, I bet you wouldn't dare to peck it on the bum."
"Right, you're on!"
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Can the Crows get any cheekier?
"When the Osprey comes in, I bet you wouldn't dare to peck it on the bum."
"Right, you're on!"
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
"When the Osprey comes in, I bet you wouldn't dare to peck it on the bum."
"Right, you're on!"
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
It never ends.
YW is still bringing in food to the mystery chick who is then grabbing it without a by your leave. We've been in touch with local reserves but still no clue as to where it's from. Or when it's going!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW is still bringing in food to the mystery chick who is then grabbing it without a by your leave. We've been in touch with local reserves but still no clue as to where it's from. Or when it's going!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It never ends.
YW is still bringing in food to the mystery chick who is then grabbing it without a by your leave. We've been in touch with local reserves but still no clue as to where it's from. Or when it's going!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW is still bringing in food to the mystery chick who is then grabbing it without a by your leave. We've been in touch with local reserves but still no clue as to where it's from. Or when it's going!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Incoming!
The mystery chick is still here and still using the Deliverosp app to order fish from YW. This one must be due to migrate soon so YW can have a rest before his journey.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
The mystery chick is still here and still using the Deliverosp app to order fish from YW. This one must be due to migrate soon so YW can have a rest before his journey.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Incoming!
The mystery chick is still here and still using the Deliverosp app to order fish from YW. This one must be due to migrate soon so YW can have a rest before his journey.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
The mystery chick is still here and still using the Deliverosp app to order fish from YW. This one must be due to migrate soon so YW can have a rest before his journey.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
And you are?
YW gives a crow a hard stare. He's got enough on his plate with the foster fiend without having to feed the crows too.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW gives a crow a hard stare. He's got enough on his plate with the foster fiend without having to feed the crows too.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
And you are?
YW gives a crow a hard stare. He's got enough on his plate with the foster fiend without having to feed the crows too.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW gives a crow a hard stare. He's got enough on his plate with the foster fiend without having to feed the crows too.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Foulshaw's father, fisher and fighter.
Born 2008 in Cumbria and England's first Osprey nest in 150 years, he's fed and protected 32 fledged chicks and his partner of 12 years. Plus guests!
Fettling the nest for next year, he'll fly south soon. Stay safe you legend.
@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Born 2008 in Cumbria and England's first Osprey nest in 150 years, he's fed and protected 32 fledged chicks and his partner of 12 years. Plus guests!
Fettling the nest for next year, he'll fly south soon. Stay safe you legend.
@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Foulshaw's father, fisher and fighter.
Born 2008 in Cumbria and England's first Osprey nest in 150 years, he's fed and protected 32 fledged chicks and his partner of 12 years. Plus guests!
Fettling the nest for next year, he'll fly south soon. Stay safe you legend.
@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Born 2008 in Cumbria and England's first Osprey nest in 150 years, he's fed and protected 32 fledged chicks and his partner of 12 years. Plus guests!
Fettling the nest for next year, he'll fly south soon. Stay safe you legend.
@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
What are you on about?
Our visitor this morning was 6C8, a 3 year old from a private site in Cumbria, probably on the first trip back from migration to check out the old neighbourhood.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Our visitor this morning was 6C8, a 3 year old from a private site in Cumbria, probably on the first trip back from migration to check out the old neighbourhood.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What are you on about?
Our visitor this morning was 6C8, a 3 year old from a private site in Cumbria, probably on the first trip back from migration to check out the old neighbourhood.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Our visitor this morning was 6C8, a 3 year old from a private site in Cumbria, probably on the first trip back from migration to check out the old neighbourhood.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Sunrise showdown.
Osper the Grouch shouts at a visiting adult, who seems unimpressed by the antics. This other visitor has a blue ring on its right leg, meaning it's English or Welsh (Scots have them on the left.)
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Osper the Grouch shouts at a visiting adult, who seems unimpressed by the antics. This other visitor has a blue ring on its right leg, meaning it's English or Welsh (Scots have them on the left.)
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Sunrise showdown.
Osper the Grouch shouts at a visiting adult, who seems unimpressed by the antics. This other visitor has a blue ring on its right leg, meaning it's English or Welsh (Scots have them on the left.)
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Osper the Grouch shouts at a visiting adult, who seems unimpressed by the antics. This other visitor has a blue ring on its right leg, meaning it's English or Welsh (Scots have them on the left.)
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Compare and contrast.
Juvenile Ospreys (L) have a 'scaly' appearance with white edges to their feathers compared to the adult's (R) more uniform colour. The youngsters' eyes are an amber colour, darker than the yellow of the grown ups.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Juvenile Ospreys (L) have a 'scaly' appearance with white edges to their feathers compared to the adult's (R) more uniform colour. The youngsters' eyes are an amber colour, darker than the yellow of the grown ups.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Compare and contrast.
Juvenile Ospreys (L) have a 'scaly' appearance with white edges to their feathers compared to the adult's (R) more uniform colour. The youngsters' eyes are an amber colour, darker than the yellow of the grown ups.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Juvenile Ospreys (L) have a 'scaly' appearance with white edges to their feathers compared to the adult's (R) more uniform colour. The youngsters' eyes are an amber colour, darker than the yellow of the grown ups.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
What a magical place. For nearly 10,000 years this bog has been growing, soaking up carbon from the atmosphere and providing a home for a wonderful world of wildlife.
Thank you to everyone who takes an interest and helps to support it. It means a lot.
#FoulshawMoss @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who takes an interest and helps to support it. It means a lot.
#FoulshawMoss @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
What a magical place. For nearly 10,000 years this bog has been growing, soaking up carbon from the atmosphere and providing a home for a wonderful world of wildlife.
Thank you to everyone who takes an interest and helps to support it. It means a lot.
#FoulshawMoss @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who takes an interest and helps to support it. It means a lot.
#FoulshawMoss @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Are you still here?
It's always awkward when nest guests overstay their welcome. The mystery chick is still ordering room service and YW is delivering.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
It's always awkward when nest guests overstay their welcome. The mystery chick is still ordering room service and YW is delivering.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Are you still here?
It's always awkward when nest guests overstay their welcome. The mystery chick is still ordering room service and YW is delivering.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
It's always awkward when nest guests overstay their welcome. The mystery chick is still ordering room service and YW is delivering.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Mine! All mine!
The ferocious feathered fish filcher guards a snack. We've not seen an intruder like this before. As YW instinctively responds to a begging call he keeps bringing food. Some of the resident chicks may have migrated now. To somewhere safer!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds
The ferocious feathered fish filcher guards a snack. We've not seen an intruder like this before. As YW instinctively responds to a begging call he keeps bringing food. Some of the resident chicks may have migrated now. To somewhere safer!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds
August 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Mine! All mine!
The ferocious feathered fish filcher guards a snack. We've not seen an intruder like this before. As YW instinctively responds to a begging call he keeps bringing food. Some of the resident chicks may have migrated now. To somewhere safer!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds
The ferocious feathered fish filcher guards a snack. We've not seen an intruder like this before. As YW instinctively responds to a begging call he keeps bringing food. Some of the resident chicks may have migrated now. To somewhere safer!
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds
Ah, that's the spot!
After so much aggro lately from the irritable interloper Osp, here's something more peaceable. This is allopreening, where one crow preens hard to reach parts of another to help pair or family bonding. Back rubs for birds!
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
After so much aggro lately from the irritable interloper Osp, here's something more peaceable. This is allopreening, where one crow preens hard to reach parts of another to help pair or family bonding. Back rubs for birds!
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ah, that's the spot!
After so much aggro lately from the irritable interloper Osp, here's something more peaceable. This is allopreening, where one crow preens hard to reach parts of another to help pair or family bonding. Back rubs for birds!
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
After so much aggro lately from the irritable interloper Osp, here's something more peaceable. This is allopreening, where one crow preens hard to reach parts of another to help pair or family bonding. Back rubs for birds!
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
So long and thanks for all the fish.
YW delivers yet another snack only for Osper the Grouch to then chase him off with a snappy lunge. Does "overstaying your welcome" ring a bell? We're still looking into where this crabby critter is from.
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW delivers yet another snack only for Osper the Grouch to then chase him off with a snappy lunge. Does "overstaying your welcome" ring a bell? We're still looking into where this crabby critter is from.
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
So long and thanks for all the fish.
YW delivers yet another snack only for Osper the Grouch to then chase him off with a snappy lunge. Does "overstaying your welcome" ring a bell? We're still looking into where this crabby critter is from.
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW delivers yet another snack only for Osper the Grouch to then chase him off with a snappy lunge. Does "overstaying your welcome" ring a bell? We're still looking into where this crabby critter is from.
#FoulshawOspreys #birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Thanks for the great shots. Yes, they were escorted from the premises pretty rapidly!
@foulshaw2.bsky.social Blue 417 tried to land on the nest but was chased away by the un-ringed juvenile that has taken over the nest. Blue 417 is a 2020 chick from a nest in the Lake District.
August 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Thanks for the great shots. Yes, they were escorted from the premises pretty rapidly!
August 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Hot pursuit.
YW arrives with a flounder rapidly followed by the grouchy extra chick. It may have had a parent that was injured and not been fed for a while. Which would explain the appetite! Investigations continue.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW arrives with a flounder rapidly followed by the grouchy extra chick. It may have had a parent that was injured and not been fed for a while. Which would explain the appetite! Investigations continue.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Hot pursuit.
YW arrives with a flounder rapidly followed by the grouchy extra chick. It may have had a parent that was injured and not been fed for a while. Which would explain the appetite! Investigations continue.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
YW arrives with a flounder rapidly followed by the grouchy extra chick. It may have had a parent that was injured and not been fed for a while. Which would explain the appetite! Investigations continue.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Fish? Stick!
The extra chick prepares to pounce on YW to grab some grub, only to discover it's branch, not brunch.
Perhaps YW is trying to tell it something...
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
The extra chick prepares to pounce on YW to grab some grub, only to discover it's branch, not brunch.
Perhaps YW is trying to tell it something...
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Fish? Stick!
The extra chick prepares to pounce on YW to grab some grub, only to discover it's branch, not brunch.
Perhaps YW is trying to tell it something...
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
The extra chick prepares to pounce on YW to grab some grub, only to discover it's branch, not brunch.
Perhaps YW is trying to tell it something...
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Supper al fresco.
Young Osps are now skilled enough to eat in a tree like this one, silhouetted against the evening sky. It's not easy balancing on a branch while holding a fish. As you'll know if you've ever tried.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Young Osps are now skilled enough to eat in a tree like this one, silhouetted against the evening sky. It's not easy balancing on a branch while holding a fish. As you'll know if you've ever tried.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Supper al fresco.
Young Osps are now skilled enough to eat in a tree like this one, silhouetted against the evening sky. It's not easy balancing on a branch while holding a fish. As you'll know if you've ever tried.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Young Osps are now skilled enough to eat in a tree like this one, silhouetted against the evening sky. It's not easy balancing on a branch while holding a fish. As you'll know if you've ever tried.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Those kids always leave the place in such a mess...
Dad does a bit of nest work in preparation for next year. He's been maintaining this nest for 12 years now and has fed 32 chicks that have flown from it. Hats off, mister!
#FoulshawOspreys
Dad does a bit of nest work in preparation for next year. He's been maintaining this nest for 12 years now and has fed 32 chicks that have flown from it. Hats off, mister!
#FoulshawOspreys
August 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Those kids always leave the place in such a mess...
Dad does a bit of nest work in preparation for next year. He's been maintaining this nest for 12 years now and has fed 32 chicks that have flown from it. Hats off, mister!
#FoulshawOspreys
Dad does a bit of nest work in preparation for next year. He's been maintaining this nest for 12 years now and has fed 32 chicks that have flown from it. Hats off, mister!
#FoulshawOspreys
Misty morning mood.
A lovely sunrise at Foulshaw. Not much action on the nest these days as the Bobs are hanging out in other trees and having fun chasing crows - and each other.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
A lovely sunrise at Foulshaw. Not much action on the nest these days as the Bobs are hanging out in other trees and having fun chasing crows - and each other.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Misty morning mood.
A lovely sunrise at Foulshaw. Not much action on the nest these days as the Bobs are hanging out in other trees and having fun chasing crows - and each other.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
A lovely sunrise at Foulshaw. Not much action on the nest these days as the Bobs are hanging out in other trees and having fun chasing crows - and each other.
#FoulshawOspreys #Birds @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social