Title of the project
Osprey Project
Description
Since 2016, BASC has been actively looking after ospreys through the BASC Osprey Project. From April until August, a recommended 600m – wide disturbance-free zones are created around their nests, which means no shooting, of any kind, can take place nearby. It’s the first initiative of this kind and magnitude taken on by BASC. The aim of the project is to carry on the conservation work and support the ospreys’ colonisation of England and Wales.
Results
In 2018 all four nests were successful in raising young; each pair produced three chicks, making up a total of 12 young ospreys.
Location
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Level | Local |
| Site | South Lakes, Cumbria |
Starting date
2016
Habitat Types
Forest/Woodland, Wetland
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Birds |
| Species Type | Protected species |
| Name(s) of main species | Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife
Partners
| Leading partners | BASC - British Association for Shooting and Conservation |
Publication(s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVBPE8qcBY&feature=youtu.be
Weblinks
https://basc.org.uk/conservation/osprey-project/