NORTH Wales' osprey family is getting ready for two new arrivals. The female of the two birds of prey nesting near Porthmadog has laid a couple of eggs. The chicks are expected to hatch in the next five to six weeks. RSPB Cymru's Gili Armson said: "The arrival of these eggs is exactly what we have been hoping for. "Ospreys usually lay around two to three eggs but we are not expecting a third at this nest. Now we have a patient wait ahead of us until the chicks appear at the beginning of June. More than 2,500 visitors have been to view the birds on their nest at Pont Croesor near Porthmadog in North Wales since April 29. RSPB Cymru staff and volunteers will be at the site each day between 10am and 5pm until early September to assist visitors. There are binoculars and telescopes on site to give better views of the birds, as well as a television screen showing live images from the osprey nest-cam. In partnership with North Wales police and local volunteers, RSPB Cymru are operating a round-the-clock watch to protect the nest. For more information contact RSPB Cymru on (01248) 363 800 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm), email cymru@rspb.org.uk or visit the RSPB Cymru website at www.rspb.org.uk/wales. | 
