Ospreys: you can make a difference
50 years ago, there was just one pair of ospreys in the UK – breeding at the now famous RSPB reserve at Loch Garten.
Now, thanks to major conservation efforts, this magnificent bird of prey is once again a regular sight in our skies. About 200 pairs breed in Scotland alone.
It’s been a major conservation achievement, but it’s been fraught with perils, from egg-poaching to the erosion of suitable environments.
And it’s only the start. For numbers to get back to what they should be, we should be thinking in terms of 2000 pairs across the UK, and 500 in Scotland.
That’s where Talisman comes in. And so can you. We’re supporting the Highland Foundation for Wildlife in continuing this important work – and you can get involved too.
Find out how as you explore this website, and learn more about these beautiful birds.
Meet the Osprey expert
World-renowned ornithologist Roy Dennis is the man behind the work of the Highland Foundation for Wildlife. Read on...
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See Ospreys on BBC
Logie, one of our Ospreys,
is set to feature in a major
BBC Radio 4 documentary
on migration. Read on... The future of Ospreys
How protected are Ospreys? What more can we do to ensure they’re safe from persecution? Read on...
Help our research project
Seen an Osprey? Your sighting can help our work. Read on...Send a donation
We’d be thrilled if you want to support our programme. Read on...Win a prize
Check back soon for our Osprey competition.Track the 2008 migration live
Follow our Ospreys as they fly south this autumn. Read on...