Thought I'd start a separate thread for the posting of news, updates, pictures etc. from the nest at the Loch of the Lowes. Now that the first chick has hatched at Loch Garten the Daily Update page is going to get too unwieldy if it is used for news from LotL as well as LG, and the "News From Other Nests" is getting pretty full as well.
Oh dear, what a tragedy, I am in tears here,
I so hope that is the case Margobird, she just looked so weak poor Lady. A fish from dad might provide the necessary fluids.
Unknown said: Don't know if I can bear to watch anymore....
Don't know if I can bear to watch anymore....
auntie I am feeling the same, sitting here with tears flowing freely. It is just tragic especially when she has managed to hatch two chicks this year.
Margobird
Camera back on, Lady still to the side at the front of the nest. Maybe if she rests, it its an injury, it will give her time to heal. Hopefully Laird will come in with food and feed the chicks?
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
Camera back on but not much change, dont think i can watch any more, really hope Lady rallies round.
There is a new blog from LoTL on the webcam page saying that they hope it is just severe dehydration and that they are hoping for dad to bring in a fish a feed her, hoping and praying this will work.
Could we all just watch but be dignified and not put captured pictures of her pain on here , it is very hard to watch and I dont think we need the pictures , just my opinion I know but I dont feel a need to see them , I want to remember a grand lady not a fallen one
Valerie
margobird said: This is just awful and so upsetting to watch. I have just phoned Loch of the Lowes and they told me she may be dehyrated and could come round. they also hope that the Laird may step in and feed the chicks, so we just have to wait and pray she will be OK.
This is just awful and so upsetting to watch. I have just phoned Loch of the Lowes and they told me she may be dehyrated and could come round. they also hope that the Laird may step in and feed the chicks, so we just have to wait and pray she will be OK.
Margobird, Yes it's upsetting, but I really feel we should avoid the temptation to "get involved" in these situations by phoning. They have enough on their plate at LOTL right now, without having to answer the phone to worried people who can't do anything to help - what if they were waiting for an advice call from say, Roy Dennis and the line was engaged with your call?
I know you passionately want to be a volunteer at LG next year, so try to put yourself in their shoes. Sorry to be blunt, but........
Let's hope so Short Stuff. It really is heartbreaking to see but we can live in hope.
Unknown said: This is just awful and so upsetting to watch. I have just phoned Loch of the Lowes and they told me she may be dehyrated and could come round. they also hope that the Laird may step in and feed the chicks, so we just have to wait and pray she will be OK.
Sue I realise it was not the best thing to do but ny heart ruled my head. I was only on the phone for a minute and hopefully I did not stop any call from Roy Dennis.