LOCH OF THE LOWES - AUGUST 2022 TO END OF FEBRUARY 2023

  • In reply to Sandra :

    There was a fish delivery to LP8 from Laddie at 13:46ish.

    LR0 down from the cam post

    LP8 lifted upwards with the fish

    Landed back down

    LR0's stance - was he the 'intruder' earlier and LP8 was driving him away?

    At 14:00, LR0 was back to his normal self, calling for fish, once LP8 had left

    The siblings were both ok together on the nest a little later

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  • In reply to Sandra :

    15:35 Laddie to the nest with another fish, LP8 was already there to receive this one too

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  • In reply to Sandra :

    17:20 A HUGE, headless fish delivery (salmon, I think,) from NC0!!!!!!!!!

    Tug-o-fish, LR0 on the right

    After leaving the nest, LR0 landed on the birch

    LR0 lost out 

    He made an attempt to steal, but LP8 wasn't going to let that happen

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  • In reply to Sandra :

    18:44 LR0 is still waiting to eat!

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  • In reply to Glider:

    Glider said:
    Oh Sandra, you were right about NCO, I think you knew though. Safe journey NC0, can’t wait to see you back next Spring. ️

    We'll have to save our sentiments for another day, Glider! lol

    Gosh, my mind is so confused - was there a ringed intruder this afternoon or was it LR0? And now beautiful NC0 is still around! I need to lie down in a darkened room, I think!!

  • In reply to Sandra :

    19:04 There is still a sizable amount of the fish left, I really hope LR0 gets its share of it soon!

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  • That looked like a "fish transfer" from one juvie to the other.

    IMAGICAT

  • In reply to scylla:

    I'm so pleased LR0 has now got the fish, Scylla! He hasn't had anything to eat on the nest, from my observations, since early morning yesterday.

    LP8 had been having a brief 'shut eye' before LR0 cautiously approached the fish

    LP8 cleaning its talons, LR0 enjoying his much needed meal

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  • In reply to Sandra :

    Sandra P said:

    Glider said:
    Oh Sandra, you were right about NCO, I think you knew though. Safe journey NC0, can’t wait to see you back next Spring. ️

    We'll have to save our sentiments for another day, Glider! lol

    Gosh, my mind is so confused - was there a ringed intruder this afternoon or was it LR0? And now beautiful NC0 is still around! I need to lie down in a darkened room, I think!!

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    What a surprise!!! NC0, you’re still here! Even fooled The Lowes staff that you were gone.  Lol What a welcome return too with that fish.

    Yes Sandra, I’ll re wish NC0 well another day! haha It’s the heat, it’s getting to us all! 

  • In reply to Glider:

    LR0 walked away from the remainder of the fish at 21:11, LP8 was on the perch.

    LR0 with a full crop

    LR0 left the nest (both made contact calls to each other just beforehand) and just as he reached the birch, who should appear? 

    NC0! Down to the nest from the cam post!

    LP8 off the perch and food begged - NC0 ignored its calls

    A quick taster

    She flew off with the fish before LP8 had a chance to take it! NC0 did not fly over the Loch or head to the birch

    LP8 found a fish tail on the nest

    Hmm, now who was LP8 shouting at?

    TBC

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