Three eggs have been laid by ospreys nesting in Cumbria.

The popular pair have been eagerly monitored by members of the Lake District Osprey Project (LDOP) at Bassenthwaite since their arrival.

Female osprey KL - who is ringed - laid three eggs in six days after mating with the unringed male.

It is believed it is the fourt year running that the pair have mated.

Footage from a nest camera confirmed the first egg was laid on April 12, with another following on April 15 and a third egg confirmed on April 17.

Jon Carter, of the LDOP, said: “We’re delighted that KL has laid three eggs again this year.”

Osprey fans around the world can keep an eye on the action from the nest by following the webcam at www.ospreywatch.co.uk

To see the ospreys in action, join the dedicated team of LDOP staff and volunteers at the viewpoint at Dodd Wood every day from 10am to 5pm until the end of August, or watch live nest can images at Whinlatter Visitor Centre everyday from 10am to 5pm.

To help support the project, donate at www.justgiving.com/lakesospreys