People can now get real-time views of the breeding pair that made history in 2025 by fledging two chicks at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s (NWT) Ranworth Broad and Marshes.

This was the first recorded successful breeding of ospreys in the region for several hundred years.

The birds are preparing to mate once more (Image: Norfolk Wildlife Trust)

"Last year’s breeding success gave us great cause for celebration, so it’s great to welcome our historic pair back," Adam Houlgate, NWT Broads South reserves manager, said.

"We’re delighted they’ve chosen the same nest as last year, giving our new web camera a nest-side seat onto family life.

"We are hopeful that they will successfully raise a family again this season."

The camera, installed earlier this year before the birds’ spring return, is now live on the NWT website.

The ospreys, who returned to the reserve in late March, have been seen preparing the nest, hunting for fish and displaying mating behaviour.

This is the fourth consecutive year a pair of ospreys has settled at the site.

The cameras are set up at Ranworth Broad (Image: Norfolk Wildlife Trust)

The camera offers the public an intimate look into osprey life and is also on display at the reserve’s visitor centre.

Teala Leader, NWT visitor centre co-ordinator, added: "I’ve been watching our osprey pair for years now, so it’s like welcoming old friends back.

"Visitors love to see these special birds – we all get really excited about the prospect of new osprey chicks, especially following the amazing outcome last year."

Ospreys typically lay two or three eggs, with chicks staying with the parents until they are ready to migrate in September.

As the season progresses, hopes are high that viewers will once again witness the arrival and growth of new chicks in Norfolk.

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