Watch the birdie: why birdcams are the new box sets

Sex and violence, birth and death, family feuds and lots of feathers… The compelling dramas of live birdcams have us grippedOn the webcam it is clear that Telyn is back. Sleek, powerful and yellow-eyed, the osprey has successfully raised a dynasty high above the wind-buffeted grass near the west Wales coast. Last year came Berthyn, Peris and Hesgyn – they sound like Game of Thrones characters. The watchers are waiting for Telyn’s mate, local hero Monty. A magnificent fisherman