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2021 return dates: LM12 (Laddie) - 21st March; NC0(16) - 25th March
Laddie and NC0 were an exceptional team during 2021, successfully raising two very feisty and well fed juveniles, LR1 and LR2. LR2 was sighted in Southern Spain on 3.9.21 and again on 25.10.21
2022 marks Laddie's 11th breeding year, NC0's 3rd, and very much hope that our wonderful pair have a safe, spring migration back to this stunning nest location at Loch of the Lowes.
March/April Blogs and Updates
4.3.22: Blog (which includes a summary of the 2021 season with videos) >>> The countdown has begun...
13.3.22 c12:00: Laddie (LM12) arrived back from migration.
Blog >>> LM12 has arrived back at Loch of the Lowes
23.3.22 c18:14: NC0 arrived back from migration.
Blog >>> NC0 has arrived back at Loch of the Lowes
25.3.22: LotL Presentation >>> The Osprey Season: What can we expect?
31.3.22: Blog >>> Crowded House: Intruding Ospreys at Loch of the Lowes
5.4.22: Blog >>> When Will We Have Osprey Eggs at Loch of the Lowes?
12.4.22 c18:35: Egg #1 Blog >>> NC0 lays her first egg of 2022!
15.4.22 c16:05: Egg #2 Blog >>> NC0 has laid her second egg!
16.4.22: Blog >>> Updates from Week 1 & 2 of Osprey Watch at Loch of the Lowes
16.4.22: PT4(19) arrived back from migration.
Blog by Joanna Dailey (18.4.22) >>> Loch of the Lowes' PT4 returns to Kielder Forest
18.4.22 c12:14: Egg #3 Blog >>> NC0 lays her 3rd egg!
26.4.22: Blog >>> Updates from Week 3 of Osprey Watch at Loch of the Lowes
29.4.22: Blog >>> Meet Our Species Protection Officers at Loch of the Lowes
19:10 NC0
19:14 A quick zoom in on Laddie. NC0 was sitting above the cam 'barking out' her orders! lol
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Just after 20:00, the cam panned then zoomed to the area by the birch. Not sure if it was because 'something' was swimming in the Loch or if they were looking for Laddie. NC0 was calling above the cam at the time
A headless fish delivery at around 20:10. Laddie flew onto the nest from the birch area. Whether it was from a branch or beyond the birch, I couldn't make it out
The cam zoomed in
NC0 about to leave the nest
That fish was worth waiting for, well done Laddie!
I was going to post "No-one's appeared yet" but someone just flew in.
EDIT
Laddie
And very soon after, NC0 flew left-to-right across the Loch and around, entering from our right straight onto her perch:
IMAGICAT
Laddie walked up to her and gave a little flounce, then... do you think he's dropping a hint?
She displaced him:
Laddie mated and flew off:
And now, looking at the screen, I see that she did too but I can't stop to see where anyone went.
Morning Scylla
9:09 It's a lovely day to lay an egg, NC0
She's since stood up
Edit: It is 16 days since NC0 returned
Come on NC0, take a leaf out of Maya's book, and get them laid early.... your fans can't stand the suspense!
13:05 INTRUDER!!
Laddie to the nest, flapping/alarm calling. NC0 on the birch, I think
It flew overhead
Possibly a blue ring on its left leg?
At that point, the LS pic froze for me so not sure if there was a touchdown or not. The audio kept running and it sounded like there was some interaction
Laddie gave chase.