Anger as ospreys’ nesting platform is cut down with chainsaw at Llyn Brenig

People have reacted with anger after an ospreys’ nesting platform was cut down with a chainsaw. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

The nesting site at Llyn Brenig, which is on the border between Conwy and Denbighshire, was being used by two ospreys with their first egg laid only yesterday. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

Those responsible for running the site said: “We are devastated to confirm that at 21.42 on Friday 30 April someone took a chainsaw to the osprey nest at Llyn Brenig and felled it. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

“The nest was being used by LJ2(18) and LM6(18) who had recently laid an egg. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

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“We are shocked and devastated by this horrendous act of vandalism and are working with the police with their inquiry. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

“Anyone with any information about this horrific act should contact north Wales police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting crime reference number 2059734.” ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

The North Wales Police rural crime team said: “We are sad to report that someone last night has intentionally felled the Osprey nest platform at Brenig Lake. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

“These rare and highly protected birds only layed their first egg yesterday. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​

“We are on scene and will update when we can more to follow…” ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌​​​