Darren Burke, Communities
reporter
A rare bird of prey has been
spotted at a Doncaster nature reserve - en route to Africa.
The osprey has moved away from
its breeding site - either in Scotland or Scandinavia - on the start of its
migration down through Europe into West Africa and has been on the Potteric
Carr reserve for the last two weeks, the site’s longest staying osprey. Andy
Dalton, Potteric Carr programme manager said: “The osprey is fuelling up for an
epic journey to Africa - probably taking advantage of the good weather we have
had so far. "It could depart any day soon – so we encourage people to come
down for the chance to see this amazing animal. "A juvenile osprey stayed
at our Sprotborough Flash nature reserve for six weeks a few years ago - so fingers
crossed this one stays a few days more!” The spectacular fish-eating bird of
prey is an Amber List species because of its historical decline (due to illegal
killing), and low breeding numbers. The bird is best looked for at Potteric
from Duchess Hide overlooking Huxter Well Marsh and late mornings have been a
good time to view the bird so far.
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