The osprey has recovered spectacularly from extinction as a UK breeding species and the 2026 breeding season saw continued range expansion, though welfare challenges remain at nest sites.
Osprey welfare during breeding depends on undisturbed nest sites, clean water fisheries with adequate fish stocks, and freedom from persecution. Satellite-tagged birds show that some are still illegally killed during migration. Nest cameras at monitored sites provide early warning of problems and engage the public with individual birds.