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Rutland Water Osprey Project – Reintroduction Viewing Centre & Hides

Outside, 32 km from Nene Washesby Rutland Osprey Project (Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust / Anglian Water)

Rutland Water Osprey Project — England's most significant osprey reintroduction site. First ospreys brought from Scotland in 1996. Now 12+ breeding pairs on the reservoir — a major conservation success. Lyndon nature reserve has purpose-built osprey viewing hides overlooking active nesting platforms (April–August). Live webcam feeds in visitor centre. Also Egleton reserve with hides overlooking the main reservoir: bittern bearded tit hobby tern. Osprey viewable fishing over the reservoir throughout the day in summer. Free to LRWT members.

Species

Months

  1. January, closed
  2. February, closed
  3. March, open
  4. April, open
  5. May, open
  6. June, open
  7. July, open
  8. August, open
  9. September, open
  10. October, closed
  11. November, closed
  12. December, closed

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep