Osprey

Yes - where required, the relevant authorities have been consulted. In this case, both Natural England and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) were consulted, and all staff involved hold the appropriate licences. Osprey cameras are used across the country and we drew on this knowledge base in the planning phase.

The live camera allows people to observe ospreys up close without disturbing them. It helps raise awareness of these incredible birds, supports education and conservation, and gives researchers and the public a rare insight into osprey behaviour during the breeding season. 

No, we do not intervene. The camera is for observation only. Ospreys are wild birds, and natural events such as weather, predation, or food shortages are part of their life cycle. Intervening could cause more harm and is illegal under wildlife protection laws. 

Most osprey nests contain 2–4 eggs, typically laid a few days apart. Not all eggs always hatch, and not all chicks survive, this is normal in the wild. 

One adult (usually the male) frequently leaves the nest to fish and bring food back, while the other stays to incubate the eggs or protect the chicks. As the chicks grow, both parents may leave more often to meet the increased demand for food. 

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