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Laddie (LM12) returned at 15:33 on 21st March >
scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/2020/03/lm12-is-back-at-loch-of-the-lowes/
Scottish female NC0 arrived on the nest 28th March. Her info here >
scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/2020/03/the-new-bird-on-the-block/
It is with much regret to report that Lassie (LF15) did not return
Good Morning All
Bless LM12 Laddie he has been working hard on the nest already.
He brought in some soft furnishings around 5-10 mins ago, mated, NC0 tried to move the large stick but gave up when Laddie was in the way, he mated again, then flew off, while she watched him fly around standing on the big stick.
First mating photo
Second mating attempt, females tail right up again - like how Laddie looks around surveying scenery LOL
Poised on the big stick, where she still is now, rather than move it - "Get on with it Mrs"
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Awww Scylla thank you for the "Nestoration Restoration" video, it shows just how much Laddie has worked on it, did laugh though when I seen that Monty got a mention in there too, and that Laddie being Laddie did not let the building work deter him from attempting to mate in between times, probably just to keep the lad going.
He has done wonders already, not sure just how much appreciated it is though.
Agree Jane V whatever transpires in the next few weeks, it is going to be interesting for us as watchers, and which as you say will be raising our stress levels to some extent. I feel quite sorry for Laddie already, but that is a human response to what we see happening on the nest, no doubt it is business as usual for him :-)
I'm exhausted. You go and get the fish.
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14:53 Fish from Laddie. NC0 took it off the nest to eat
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MaryGK said:Bless LM12 Laddie he has been working hard on the nest already.
Indeed - and he was skyancing very early this morning, but landed to no response for a long time - except an intruder flyby ???
I've only got up to 06:16 but there were already 2 bona fide matings with no pecking :o :o :o
Must have a lie- down now.
IMAGICAT