Powys public urged to respect nesting ospreys ahead of spring return

Llyn Clywedog, near Llanidloes is one of the few places in Wales to spot ospreys, and the wait for their return is eagerly awaited every spring.

Police officers are reminding the local community and visitors to respect the osprey site and not disturb the birds of prey as they return from Africa to mid Wales to nest.

The site, including a reinstalled osprey hide, is being monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week by CCTV, staff and volunteers.

Ospreys are rarer than golden eagles in the UK, according to the Wildlife Trust, and have the highest full legal protection. It is an offence to injure or disturb any bird, nest, or egg.