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So, we now enter August knowing that we will only have the pleasure of watching this beautiful family all together for a limited number of weeks.Both LP8 and LR0 have transformed into two strong, independent individuals. Their attentive parents have continued to provide for and nurture them and this, in turn, has given the juveniles a basis to continue their growth into full adulthood, wherever they decide to settle during the next couple of years.Last season, NC0 began her southerly migration on the 22nd August; Laddie on the 25th (these dates were their last webcam sightings). We can only hope that all of the 2022 family have safe, unhindered journeys to warmer climes, aided by fair winds as well as an abundance of fish along the way, and that we will welcome Laddie and NC0 back to this stunning Loch of the Lowes location in the spring of 2023.
Nest Updates
Arrival dates: Laddie - 13.3.22 (c12:00) NC0 - 23.3.22 (18:14)
Three eggs laid: Egg #1 - 12.4.22 (18:34) Egg #2 - 15.4.22 (16:05) Egg #3 - 18.4.22 (12:14)
Hatch dates: Chick #1 - 19.5.22 (10:26) - 37 days Chick #2 - 21.5.22 (03:24) - 36 days Chick #3 - 23.5.22 (19:46) - 35 days
15.6.22: At 23 days old, chick #3 passed away
27.6.22: Our osprey chicks have been ringed! (Genders not able to be positively determined, ? both males)
Chick #1: LP8 (39 days old) - wing measurement = 360mm, weight = 1.5kg
Chick #2: LR0 (37 days old) - wing measurement = 315mm, weight = 1.44kg
Fledge dates: LP8 - 13.7.22 (10:06) 55 days old LR0 - 15.7.22 (13:55) 55 days old
Migration/Last Seen dates: NC0 - 11.8.22 Laddie - 26.8.22 LP8 (100 do) and LR0 (98 do) - 27.8.22
August Blogs and Updates:
Links to blogs and updates during March/April, May, June, and July
12.8.22: Last Supper From NC0? (SWT video recorded at 17:20 on 10.8.22)
23.8.22: Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes: Week 21
25.8.22: Blog - Homeward Bound – Ospreys on the Move
9.9.22: End of Season Blog: Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes: So Long and Thanks for all the Fish!
LP8 left the nest at 7:52ish.
LR0 found a remnant of fish that had been left behind
BFN
©SWT/LotL
LR0 was on the nest when NC0 delivered a fish at 9:40ish
A headless fish from Laddie at 11:30. LP8 was on the nest with NC0
LP8 was quick to take it
LP8 only stayed on the nest for a short while before taking the fish, and a garland of nesting material, off the nest
After a flight around the birch area, LP8 returned, still with the fish and 'garland'
A quick nibble at the fish...
Then flew off again with fish in talons
There was an unseen intruder at 12:10 - NC0 on high alert
The threat passed.
Another at 12:49
12:55 NC0 watchful at the moment
Sandra P said:
Glider said: LR0 seems to be winning the recent tug-o-fish battles Sandra. Do you think there’s much difference in size between the youngsters now?
Hi Glider,
The last couple of tug-o-fish battles that LR0 has won, I think, has been down to having a longer amount of time between its meals. The past couple of days, after eating a fair amount of breakfish, he's been away from the nest for a many hours. Hunger probably gives him the drive to put more 'attack' into gaining a fish. They do, however, appear to be more or less the same size IMO.
Just to let you know, I watched the Countryfile programme on iPlayer - what a lucky presenter she was to see the Ospreys whose nest was situated on that beautiful estate! Thank you
Thanks Sandra for that information about LR0. Glad you enjoyed the Countryfile Osprey episode. It was a nice wee article. I only saw it by chance as my tv was on but I wasn’t watching until I heard the word Ospreys, then my ears pricked up and I was so excited to see it!
Glider said:I only saw it by chance as my tv was on but I wasn’t watching until I heard the word Ospreys, then my ears pricked up
IMAGICAT
17:03 A headless fish from NC0. Can anyone ID it? LP8 was there to grab it
LR0 arrived and made an undignified landing
17:32 LP8 still with the fish, LR0 (nearest the cam) waiting
18:36 A sudden snatch from LR0...gosh he was quick!
Remainder of fish in LR0's beak
While LR0 was tucking in, LP8 found a morsel of fish within the sticks on the edge of the nest