I was dazzled to learn that ospreys are breeding in Fermanagh. The first in Ireland in 200 years. It threw me back a mere half century to my childhood, when as a member of the RSPB, albeit the Young Ornithologists Club (I still have my little kestrel badge somewhere), I read about ospreys nesting in Scotland. I think it was Loch Garten, but I’m not 100% on that. However, the idea that one day ospreys could be nesting down the road (I’ve no idea exactly where they are, obviously; but I like to imagine it somewhere near Castle Archdale) from my childhood home is heartening.

Maybe one day I’ll get to see them there. Now that would be a full circle.