Update 26/08/20

Following the reports of filming and associated activities at Llyn Brenig and the potential disturbance to the ospreys, we now understand that an officer from North Wales Police’s Rural Crimes Team has visited the site. We further understand that, following liaison with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and the production company involved, the police are of the opinion that there is no indication of a criminal offence having been committed and that a range of measures are in place to monitor any impact on the ospreys. We will continue to work in conjunction with the Rural Crimes Team and all other relevant agencies to ensure that the birds receive full protection, and continue to gather our own evidence to inform our own conclusions.  We will make a statement on this in due course.  Please be assured that this remains an important issue for us.  We would also like to make clear that we were not asked to assess the potential impact on the ospreys of any of the activities linked to the filming in advance of the works taking place: or, indeed, told that the works were due to take place at all.

As and when we are able to, we will continue to issue further updates on the ospreys as they prepare for their long migration south.  At present, the birds appear to have re-located to the other side of the lake – hopefully to be able to feed their chick and give her the best possible chance of survival.  Recently, our staff have only observed two ospreys, seen on different occasions flying over the far side of the lake. On 24/08/20, others reported three ospreys being seen – but as yet it seems that only two, Blue 24 and HR7 (the adults), have been identified with certainty.