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The release of the Osprey Chick

A bird thought to have become extinct as a breeding bird in Ireland back in the late 18th century has successfully bred and raised two, maybe 3 chicks in Fermanagh. The Osprey, aka the fish hawk chicks, were discovered by Giles Knight, environmental farming scheme adviser with Ulster Wildlife who joined Sean on the show this afternoon.

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14.06 28 Aug 2023


The release of the Osprey Chick


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14.06 28 Aug 2023


A bird thought to have become extinct as a breeding bird in Ireland back in the late 18th century has successfully bred and raised two, maybe 3 chicks in Fermanagh. The Osprey, aka the fish hawk chicks, were discovered by Giles Knight, environmental farming scheme adviser with Ulster Wildlife who joined Sean on the show this afternoon.


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