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For those who are interested in osprey 'ancestry'............. With regard to Sue C's post: of 19th March 2011: 2003 EJ lost her nest to a more aggressive female, The female in question was Green 7B. EJ had laid eggs and, having seen off EJ, Green 7B bought in nesting material which...

At the time of Olly's (female) rescue and release, I did pass her ring number to RD, so it is on record. Also the people who looked after Olly will have a record of it. It is one of the happiest rescue stories that I have heard. The fisherman is so 100% genuine and gives a good account of himself...

Hi Sue, Thanks for the spreadsheet. We discussed Olly earlier this year, if you recall she (yes she) has only a metal ring placed on her left leg by a Channel Isles vet, after the rescue. It has been agreed that it would be difficult to read in the field. The number is............ F26765. http://www...

doctorslim , was the writer/film maker who brought us the Olly rescue story...here is what he has to say! http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/british-birds/68771-great-osprey-story.html Many thanks to the doctor!

The remarkable tale of Olly the Osprey. Almost drowned, literally fished out of the sea. Phew, amazing story, with a happy ending due to some lovely, kind people on the island of JERSEY . Thank you. The leg ring that was put on Olly, is visible on the video, so the Jersey rescuers will have recorded...