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History of Ospreys at Loch of the Lowes
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Arrival dates: Laddie - 21st March NC0 - 25th March
Three eggs laid: Egg #1 - 11.4.21 Egg #2 - 14.4.21 Egg #3 - 17.4.21
Hatch dates: Chick 1 - 18.5.21 (37 days) Chick 2 - 20.5.21 (36 days) Chick 3 - 22.5.21 (35 days)
25.5.21 - Third chick passed away
22.6.21 - Chicks ringed: #1 - LR1 (female) #2 - LR2 (male)
Ringing Blog >>> Meet our newly ringed osprey chicks - LR1 and LR2
Last month, we saw all three chicks hatch but unfortunately, the third one very sadly passed away after surviving for just over two full days. Laddie and NC0 continue to nurture their two remaining chicks. Long may the good weather, as well as Laddie’s effective hunting, persist so we can continue to watch these wonderful osplets thrive.
22:08 NCO gave a few chirps and tracked a bird flying from the left, it landed on the birch...I assume this was Laddie. Will he be making another dive to bring a late supper to the nest? NC0 began to fish call
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He was making a fair bit of movement on the birch after he landed, perhaps he already had a fish and has been de-heading/eating his share? He's still there at 22:24
22:33 Headless fish delivery from Laddie
When Laddie left the nest, he could be seen skimming the water on two occasions before landing in the lower part of the birch. From there, he had a great flight low to the water behind the trees at the back of the nest. He then landed back in the middle of the birch. Looked like he was really enjoying himself!
22:40 Chicks have not surfaced for a feed. NC0 tucking in
22:39 Attempting to brood her growing chicks. Remainder of the fish still on the nest
IMAGICAT
Morning all. I'm wondering if #1 is a female and has been showing dominance to #2 (male?), it's not through lack of food (IMO) as Laddie is being an absolute star on that front. There is certainly a significant size difference as well with there being only a two day age gap between them.
Laddie brought in another 'clump' at 11:00ish
NC0 feeding #2 from a tail end of fish
I'm not feeling 'great' today after having my 2nd jab yesterday so will pop in when I can. BFN
Sandra - thanks for all your updates/captures. Have a good rest and I hope you feel better soon :-)
There was a 'live' fish delivery from Laddie at 13:00
Feeding
They made short work of that fish, NC0 swallowing the tail
Just after 13:30
13:40
13:50
Karen W said:Sandra - thanks for all your updates/captures. Have a good rest and I hope you feel better soon :-)
You're welcome, Karen :)
Thank you, I'm keeping up with doses of paracetamol so fingers crossed I'll be back to 'normal' in no time!