Link to May 2021
History of Ospreys at Loch of the Lowes
Webcam page with links to LotL Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve FB, Twitter and Blogs >>>
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/watch-wildlife-online/loch-of-the-lowes-webcam/
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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.
IMAGICAT
scylla said:FISH !!! !!! !!!
That was another biggie from Laddie!
©SWT/LotL
JaneV said:I’ve just seen in the Glaslyn chat that a female intruder paid a couple of visits to the nest this afternoon. I’m on my mobile today so am unable to post any screengrabs.
Do you know roughly what time the intrusions were, Jane? I can't find anything on when scrolling through.
NC0 has left the nest on a few occasions this afternoon. During one, at approx: 14:45, she went from the nest and did a lovely dive into the Loch, flapped for a few moments in the water and then took flight heading towards the birch.
Found an overhead intrusion around 16:00? NC0 had been feeding the chicks when she suddenly stopped and began to mantle. Laddie came to the nest flapping then both he and NC0 were chipping/mantling. Laddie took flight
Unfortunately, I can't find anything that shows a female intruder on cam at the moment
Close ups of the chicks at around 18:15
Just now, NC0 struggling to brood her ever-growing chicks!
20:40
20:44
20:53 Fish delivery
It was a really good feed for #2 who had got itself into a prime position yet again. It even managed to eat some 'spaghetti' that was offered!
After the feed
The chat has closed now because the cam has gone but I think it was just before the fish and then again when NC0 was feeding them. Sorry Sandra if it’s a bit of a goose chase.