It has been generally accepted that the Llyn Brenig ospreys have been on their southward migration since the last sightings in North Wales at the end of August.  However, in late September, we heard the truly distressing news that the body of this year’s youngster (KC5) had been found adjacent to a wind turbine, some 4.8 km south-east of the nest, on 6 August.  This is clearly a very sad outcome for all concerned, and we will be working with RWE Renewables UK and other stakeholders to assess and implement opportunities to reduce the risks of any future, similar occurrence. 

We are continuing to work with everyone concerned to evaluate the events leading up to that date, and are also left with a perplexing mystery as to the identity of the third bird seen around Llyn Brenig in the days and weeks that followed.  We are working on this as well and, as and when possible, will post a further update.

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