Welcome to the Tweed Valley ospreys
The Osprey Project viewing centres are open every day from 10.00am - 5.00pm until the end of August.
Live on camera in the centres: ospreys, jackdaws and swallows at Glentress and Ospreys, herons and nuthatches at Kalizie. More to follow!
Tweed Valley Osprey project is in its 11th breeding season for these rare and fascinating birds.
- Come along and find out more about this highly effective conservation project.
- Watch the birds nesting and rearing their young, and get involved with our many nature watch activities.
- Why not volunteer, or come along to our school holiday kids' nature club?
- Look out for our nature events at Kailzie.
Blog
You can keep up to speed with what's happening via the Tweed Valley Ospreys blog.
Webcam
The main web cam is now up and running showing pictures from the nest between 10.00am and 5.00pm every day.
Group visits
We are always happy to accommodate larger group and school visits. Booking ahead allows us to provide more staff and added activities please contact the Osprey Centre Officer for more details.
School Holiday Kids' Nature Club at Kailzie Gardens Osprey Centre
This summer the Tweed Valley Osprey Watch at Kailzie Gardens will be hosting a weekly hands-on fun club for children, with a different nature theme each week, featuring crafts, outdoor activities, films and things to take home. Learn more about local nature and have some wild fun!
When: every Wednesday afternoon from 1st July to 12th August from 1pm- 4pm.
It's free for children but they must be accompanied by an adult - £1 donation per adult. Includes Osprey Centre entry.
For enquiries and group bookings, contact the Osprey Centre Officer on 07530 310376.
Themes:
- 1st July: Big Fierce Birds
- 8th July: Water Wonders
- 15th July: Bugs and Beasties
- 22nd July: Trees and Flowers
- 29th July: Nature Detectives
- 3rd August: Marvellous Mammals
- 12th August: Brilliant Bats
For more information or large group bookings please contact the Osprey Centre Officer on 07530 310376.
Nature events at Kailzie
Butterfly and Dragonfly Nature Walk, Saturday 18th July, 2.00pm.
Free guided walk led by a wildlife ranger at Kaizlie. A 1.5-2hrs level walk with some uneven ground. Accompanied children only please. Wear walking shoes and outdoor clothing. More information from Emma on 07530 310376.
Brilliant Bats Evening Walk: Friday 7th August, 8.00pm, Kailzie Osprey Centre.
Enjoy finding out more about brilliant bats! A short introduction followed by a guided walk with bat detecting equipment to see and hear local species. Find out what goes on in the dark! Easy-grade walking, suitable for all ages, accompanied children only. For more information, call Emma on 07530 310376.
