A very quick note as it’s late and I’m not long back home but I had to share the good news that Samson arrived back today, some 2 weeks earlier than last year. He’s already brought sticks to the nest and has engaged in some crow bashing. I don’t have any photos as yet because the camera is throwing a small temper tantrum but, if I throw enough money at the system I’m sure it will work eventually!!
Luckily, we had just finished doing some repairs to the nest following the severe battering it and the tree got during the various winter storms but Samson will no doubt not be satisfied and will furnish it himself in his own inimitable style.
I’m delighted and relieved that he’s back. All eyes to the skies for Augusta now.
Border Ospreys 
Brilliant news Rosie
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lovely to hear Samson is back hurry along Augusta x
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What fantastic news Rosie! Will look forward to this year’s antics 🥰. Hopefully catch up sometime
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Fantastic news and hope to see both ospreys back soon
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Excellent news Rosie xx
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Hi Rosie, hope you are well? Great news on Sansom returning and starting to get the nest ready hopefully it will be a successful year. Me and Rach will be coming to stay at Duddo Northumberland in 5 weeks we will pop into say hi over the fortnight stay. Hopefully catch up with you then. Kindest regards Stuart and Rachael
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Good news. We saw an osprey there today (just as you were taking the ladders towards the nest to sort the camera out). Nice to know it was Samson that has come back.
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Great news Rosie! Fingers crossed for the safe arrival of Augusta! x
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