Ospreys

by Roy Dennis, Colin Baxter (Photographer)

The Osprey is known in many areas of the world for its spectacular diving method to catch fish from rivers, lakes and coastal waters. They are finely adapted creatures whose diet relies entirely on fish - and will travel great distances in their search to find them.

Ospreys is a colourful portrait containing a collection of impressive and often striking photographs, bringing the complex life of the osprey in view for all of us who find a fascination and delight in these spirited and elusive birds.

48 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1991

About the author

Roy Dennis (b. 1940) is an English field naturalist. He has worked in conservation, rare species recording and species reintroductions, as well as directing projects fro the RSPB and other organisations. As a broadcaster and educator, he has made documentaries and been a regular presenter on the BBC's Autumnwatch and Springwatch, as well as other programmes.

After school he spent time at bird observatories on the islands of Lundy and Fair Isle where he met and worked with ornithologist George Waterston, who attempted to reintroduce the white-tailed eagle to Britain in the 1960s.

Dennis has worked in the Highlands and islands of Scotland since 1959, and has been involved in reintroducing white-tailed eagles, red kites and beavers there. He ran a project restoring the osprey population at Strathspey, where he worked as the RSPB's Highland officer, and oversaw the management of nature reserves including Loch Garten. He also undertook research on grey seals on North Rona with John Morton Boyd.

Dennis received an MBE in 1992 for services to nature conservation and an OBE in 2024 for services to wildlife. The Highland Foundation for Wildlife was renamed the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation in 2017.