Glaslyn ospreys reunite in Wales for third year together
Aran, named after the Eryri National Park's Yr Aran summit, was previously partnered with Mrs G.She was one of the UK's most successful breeding female ospreys but failed to return from Africa in 2023.Aran was devastated, spending much of his time alone on the nest before being partnered up with Elen who took over as the Glaslyn female.She was named after the mountain Yr Elen, which sits in Eryri's Carneddau range.
Elen arrived back in Glaslyn Valley three weeks ago on March 22, according to osprey protection group Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife.Aran, who is celebrating his 11th year at Glaslyn, arrived three weeks later but was surprised to find Elen being courted by a new suitor.He has had to regain control of his territory since returning by bringing fish to Elen in order to re-establish his suitability as her partner.According to the Dyfi Osprey Project there are an estimated 300 pairs of ospreys in the UK.There are approximately 270 pairs of ospreys in Scotland, around 25 pairs in England and five pairs in Wales.Sports fans will recognise the name as one of the four professional rugby union teams in Wales.The bird of prey was formerly a symbol on Swansea RFC's jerseys with the current Ospreys logo displaying an image of an osprey mask.
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