Today was the day we’ve all been wait for here at BoPH for the last 7 years. Female Osprey CJ7 and male 022 finally became parents with a newly hatched chick in the nest. We believe the hatching started last night around 10pm, and was then completed by around 11am this morning which is when CJ7 took on all responsibility at the nest site and 022 switched to being sole fish provider. He conducted and carried out his duties incredibly efficiently and brought two fish to the nest during the late morning and early afternoon, but CJ7 didn’t initially seem bothered about feeding the new arrival. However, by around 3pm, CJ7 got the knack and we were all totally thrilled when we saw her feed the chick for the very first time.

This is an amazing historical moment and to share it with so many people was just brilliant. The pair also had their own slot on Springwatch this evening and will be discussed on Countryfile in a few weeks time. We’ll obviously be updating on developments over the coming weeks, but in the mean time, please stay tuned to the Osprey Nest Cam

Female Osprey CJ7 feeding new chick for the first time