Loch of the Lowes - 2010

Hi Brenda,

I read that earlier too. He would soon be off if the young has left :-(

Hi Sandra I did manage to see the Laird sitting in the tree but thanks for the pic.  These sights are going to be very rare now so every moment with them is precious.

Good evening Lofty I think we are all clutching at the same straws, wanting to see an osprey.  I did see the Laird this afternoon sitting in a tree and there is apparently still one youngster around.  You are right the nest does look desolate, what a lot happened there in the past few months.

I wouldn't want to post this too prematurely but it is looking increasingly likely that both juveniles have left Loch of the Lowes. Annette posted the last positive sighting of a youngster at 7:08 am yesterday, 15th August (SWT blog concurs).

Unless the Laird is providing them with fish somewhere other than the nest, which is fairly unlikely, then the absence of the two chicks from the nest area food begging would suggest they are no longer in the vicinity.

Sandy, thanks for your post.

If the chick have left, I really don't think Laird would have stayed around most of the day :-)

Oh dear. Sorry folks, but cannot stay on tonight. Wiped out and have lots of driving tomorrow so off to bed. Will look forward to reading posts before I whiz out in morning.... Take care all.

Thanks Annette and good morning all.

Empty nest and I am feeling really sad and down :-(

A big hug to you, Sandra. It's a dreadful day at LG but looks a liitle better here. If dreich.

When (as I thought) EJ left the nest and flew off so purposefully on her migration, yesterday, the biggest lump rose in my throat . Let's hope The Laird is spotted somewhere in the vicinity of Lowes.

Two healthy and truly beautiful juveniles to grace our  world. We are so fortuante to  have witnessed their hatching and fledging. I wish them a safe flight when they go.

Trust you find everything you want at the market Sandra.