The Tweed Valley’s three recently hatched osprey chicks have all been named thanks to pupils from Kingsland and Eddlestone Primary Schools.
The three chicks - the latest stars on the televised Tweed Valley Osprey watch nest – have been dubbed Tokyo, Caledonia and Stig.
The project is a partnership between Forestry Commission Scotland, Kailzie Gardens and RSPB, with support from Scottish Natural Heritage.
Osprey Officer, Emma Rawling, said:
“The chicks recently hit the important milestone of becoming one month old and they have definitely developed their own distinct characters.
“It seemed an appropriate moment to name them but because its too soon to tell if they are boys or girls, their names had to be quite versatile. The suggestions we had were brilliant.
“We hope that from now on local school pupils will pick the names for the chicks. It’s a great way to help them connect with these amazing birds and – hopefully – be the start of a lifelong interest in their local ospreys.”
The oldest and rather bossiest chick has been christened “Tokyo”, the second hatched and darkest one “Caledonia “, and the smallest chick appropriately “Stig”.
The Osprey watch centres at Kailzie Gardens and Glentress Forest will be open through out the holidays (10.00am to 5.00pm) and anyone is welcome to come along and check on their progress via the live televised footage.
For more information about the osprey watch centres or any of the other summer holiday activities, visit www.forestry.gov.uk/tweedvalleyospreys or contact Emma on 07530 310376.
Notes to Editors
1) Forestry Commission Scotland serves as the Scottish Government’s forestry directorate and manages the 667,000 hectare national forest estate. The Commission’s woodlands are making a difference to the well being of Scotland’s people and their communities. Local woodlands act as a catalyst for communities to meet up, get involved with projects and volunteering, or simply enjoy the many walking trails, bike rides and peace and quiet that forests and woodlands can offer. By developing more woodlands, especially near towns and cities, woodlands can also improve healthier lifestyles and bring a boost to urban development across Scotland. www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland
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