The migration of young ospreys Carr and Deshar

Two juvenile ospreys - Carr and Deshar, satellite-tagged by Roy Dennis in the summer -  are on their way from the north of Scotland to their wintering grounds in Africa.  Migrating for the first time, and entirely on instinct, the birds, both from the same nest, are flying independently and taking very different routes.  Crossing sea, desert and mountain ranges, the birds are being followed online by the children of two local primary schools, closely associated with the nests and the local estate. This podcast outlines the hazards the birds are facing, but also the huge value of engaging children in the importance of protecting wildlife.   Education is also key in The Gambia, and the podcast hears from both ends of the ospreys' flypath about the benefits they bring, as well as the dangers they face. 

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