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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!
20:42 A tiddler from Laddie to LP8 who had landed on the nest just beforehand.
As Laddie flew away, the one on the lower branch of the birch (who was calling) took flight and headed to the cam post.
©SWT/LotL
When LP8 left the nest at 20:47ish, the remainder of the fish and a bunch of dried grasses (caught in talons) went with it over to the birch
Standing on the grass material, fish in LP8's left talons
Landing on the birch
It was this view, when I checked the LS, that made me scroll back to screenshot the pics above. I thought it odd that something was 'hanging' below an Osprey on the branch
This taken at 21:45. Three, and the strand of grass, in view
22:35 ENS
Morning all,
It was good to see the long strand of grass had gone from LP8's talons this morning (5:10)
Just after 6:30, when LP8 was already there, LR0 flew onto the nest with a small stick
NC0 followed with an even bigger one!
A HUGE, headless fish delivery from Laddie at 7:36. Another hard-fought battle between LP8 and LR0
LR0 was the victor
BFN
LP8 took the fish at 9:20 after LR0 had seemingly eaten enough
9:53 LP8 still tucking in
LP8 took the fish off the nest at 10:28 and flew over the birch then settled on a branch
NC0 came onto the nest
11:25 A 'live' fish delivery from Laddie to NC0 who was already alone on the nest
Just after Laddie had flown, NC0 mantled/flapped and alarm called at an unseen intruder, this went on for well over a minute
When all was calm again, NC0 waited before leaving with the fish (which was still flapping) at 11:30ish
Distant alarm calls could be heard immediately after she had left
13:10 It's been ENS since, as far as I can tell
NC0 returned to the nest at 14:53ish
She was joined on the nest by LP8 at 15:15 who had a massive full crop
15:30 Both still there
15:40 LP8 fish calling(!). I'm assuming LR0 is on the birch and who was also fish calling
15:43 LP8 left the nest
18:20 LP8 (left) and LR0 are on the nest at present
I've not found any other fish deliveries