The first Osprey of the season was spotted by visitors at the Fishery on  26th March. This sighting was confirmed by Fishery staff today as it hunted for trout to refuel itself after its long migration from West Africa to its breeding grounds here in the Highlands of Scotland. 

This particular bird has not yet been identified, but it was seen flying in from the west and we suspect it's the Kinrara Osprey, (ring- blue xe). If you want to read about how the Rothiemurchus Osprey is tracked click here

These magnificant birds will be seen more frequently at the fishery over spring and summer - an exciting time for all to see this magnificant bird diving into the fresh fishery lochs.

‘Thank you and well done to those who fished at Rothiemurchus Fishery for The Big Fish in June 2009 and raised a remarkable £3300 in sponsorship for Macmillan Cancer Relief.  The fishery is also the best place in the world to see and photograph Ospreys fishing – an amazing sight anglers and Ospreys both catching trout on the same loch at the same time’.

Johnnie Grant