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Osprey drop in on Carsington

Matlock Mecury

Published on Friday 13 May 2011 10:57

Nature enthusiasts have succeeded in their bid to encourage one of the country’s most magnificent birds of prey to a Derbyshire reservoir. Volunteers installed four nesting platforms at Carsington Water back in February with the hope of tempting osprey to the area. Now their endeavours appear to have paid off after two sightings of the elusive bird in the last two weeks. And a quick-off-the-mark photographer managed to get a snap of the impressive creature feasting on a fishy snack. Gary Atkins, publicity officer at Carsington Water, said: “Another osprey flew through the other day and dropped in on Carsington, where a few people got some pictures.

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Roosting Ospreys…

Ashbourne People

A RARE osprey has been seen spending the night at a Derbyshire beauty spot for the first time – weeks after special £1,000 nesting platforms were installed. Conservationists at Carsington Water see the bird’s decision to roost as a major boost in their plans to encourage ospreys to breed at the reservoir, near Ashbourne. Ospreys are very rare, with only about 400 birds left in the UK – most of them in Scotland. David Bennett is one of the volunteer rangers and said it was an “exciting development”. He said: “The first ospreys to be seen after the installation of the nest posts were on April 2 and 3. “But regrettably, after briefly flying around the reservoir, they continued on their journey north. “Then, on election day, a different osprey not only visited the water, but roosted overnight, before finally flying off.”

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Henmore Cottage, Carsington Water

Henmore Cottage situated at Stainsborough Hall in Carsington Water, Derbyshire, Dog friendly. An idyllic peaceful setting just a few hundred yards from the shores of famously lovely Carsington Water, these two charming and very comfortable barn conversions are part of a well designed little cluster of four. Enjoying shared use of a high quality hard tennis court, a playroom/games room and play area with swings. Click here for more details.

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Carsington Sports and Leisure have been providing training courses for professionals and amateur enthusiasts for many years in water based activities. We offer training in a wide variety of disciplines, using a diverse fleet of modern equipment. The centre is a Royal Yachting Association (R.Y.A.) recognised training centre, and also a British Canoe Union (B.C.U.) approved centre. This means that all equipment reaches a high standard, and that all training at the centre is conducted by qualified instructors. For more details, click here.