“We were on tenterhooks after the eggs were laid and throughout the incubation period until they hatched.”

BBC News · Osprey chicks hatch at Campfield Marsh for first time

“There was a huge collective sigh of relief when they did.”

BBC News · Osprey chicks hatch at Campfield Marsh for first time

“The species were persecuted to extinction as a breeding bird in the early 20th Century but returned to Scotland in the 1950s and have now recolonised other parts of the UK.”

BBC News · Osprey chicks hatch at Campfield Marsh for first time

“Osprey parents are surprisingly tender despite their large size and sharp talons. They can also offer good comedic value with nest tidying exploits and antics.”

BBC News · Osprey chicks hatch at Campfield Marsh for first time

“Ospreys are frequently site- and partner-faithful, so we're hoping to see more of them and their offspring in the future.”

BBC News · Osprey chicks hatch at Campfield Marsh for first time