Popular osprey EJ makes safe return to RSPB Loch Garten reserve

DELIGHTED animal experts and conservationists have hailed the return of world-famous osprey EJ to her Loch Garten nest.

The popular bird has nested at the same spot at the RSPB site for 15 years. But her species’ migration is a dangerous one, and staff at the reserve have spoken of their relief after her safe return.

The 21-year-old bird arrived back at her nest at around 5.45pm yesterday – equalling the record for her earliest return.

- Pick up next week’s Strathspey and Badenoch Herald for the full story.

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