Launch!

The ospreys have an irresistible attraction for me. It's difficult not to stop and seek them out, see what they're up to.

When I arrived, one was calling out loudly, in all directions. The reason became clear when the mate flew in with a fish slung streamlined underneath. It was at this point that she launched off to greet him, and to wheel around the air in what, I can imagine, was sheer joy. It certainly sounded like it!

Personally, I don't get so excited by the arrival of the fish course. The arrival of my partner is quite another thing.