Osprey spotted flying overhead at Frodsham Marsh in Cheshire

An Osprey has been spotted flying over the River Weaver <i>(Image: Pexels)</i>
An Osprey has been spotted flying over the River Weaver (Image: Pexels)
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A STUNNING rare bird has been spotted at Frodsham Marsh.

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 Frodsham Marsh, a beloved Cheshire beauty spot.

The beautiful bird of prey was last seen at around 10 am on August 11, circling over the River Weaver near the Weaver Sluice Gates.

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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