Osprey spotted flying overhead at Pennington Flash

An Osprey has been spotted at Pennington Flash <i>(Image: Pexels)</i>
An Osprey has been spotted at Pennington Flash (Image: Pexels)
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A STUNNING rare bird has been spotted at Pennington Flash.

This is according to Bird Guides, a website where avid twitchers can report sightings.

According to the report, an Osprey has been spotted flying overhead at Pennington Flash Country Park, a beloved Leigh beauty spot.

The beautiful bird of prey was last seen at around 6:30 am on July 15.

Ospreys are considered a rare breeding bird in the UK, and there are suspected to be around 300-400 breeding pairs.

The majority are located in Scotland, although there are growing populations in England and Wales.

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