Osprey nest

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What am I looking at?

The osprey nest at the top of a tree at Loch Garten

Where is it?

Scottish Highlands

Factfile

The female osprey, 'EJ', arrived back at the nest on 25 March, the same date as last year
EJ was joined by an unringed male osprey on 3 April. We've named him 'Odin'. For the latest news, please read our blog
Ospreys survive solely on fish
Ospreys travel thousands of miles from African wintering grounds to breed here
They are mainly found in Scotland, but also in the English Lake District, Rutland Water in the English Midlands and at Glaslyn in north Wales

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