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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!
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
©SWT/LotL
15:35 Laddie to the nest with another fish, LP8 was already there to receive this one too
©SWT//LotL
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
18:44 LR0 is still waiting to eat!
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!!
19:04 There is still a sizable amount of the fish left, I really hope LR0 gets its share of it soon!
IMAGICAT
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
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. ️
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!
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