Link to all blogs and updates throughout the 2022 season
Webcam page with links to LotL Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve FB, Twitter and Blogs >>>
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/watch-wildlife-online/loch-of-the-lowes-webcam/
For the latest 'live' YouTube link, visit >>> SWT YT Channel
The Osprey Protection Programme at Loch of the Lowes is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
All captures and videos ©Scottish Wildlife Trust/Loch of the Lowes
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2022 return dates: LM12 (Laddie) - 13th March; NC0(16) - 23rd March
Looking forward to welcoming back Laddie and NC0 to this wonderful location at Loch of the Lowes. Will Laddie, in his 12th season, beat his earliest arrival date that he achieved last year? Will NC0, her 4th season, be heard before she is seen on cam? Could we see the return of their 2021 offspring, LR1 and LR2? Here's hoping they have safe, spring migrations so as to grace our screens once again.
Nest Updates
Arrival dates: NC0 - 17.3.23 (07:43) Laddie - 17.3.23 (13:43)
Eggs laid: Egg #1 - 4.4.23 (09:32) Egg #2 - 7.4.23 (09:39) Egg #3 - 10.4.23 (09:10)
March/April Blogs and Updates (published dates)
28.2.23 SWT video >>> Prepping the Osprey Nest for the Season
17.3.23 SWT (News) blog >>> Successful reunion of breeding ospreys at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
24.3.23 LotL blog >>> Breeding osprey return to Loch of the Lowes on the same day!
3.4.23 LotL blog >>> Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes – Week 2
5.4.23 LotL blog >>> First egg of the osprey season - Week 2
7.4.23 LotL blog >>> Second Egg for Osprey Pair at Loch of the Lowes
10.4.23 LotL blog >>> Easter Egg Surprises - The Arrival of the Third Egg and an Unwanted Guest
16.4.23 LotL blog >>> Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes- Week 3
21.4.23 LotL blog >>> Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes - Weeks 4 & 5
23.4.23 LotL blog >>> Loch of the Lowes Osprey Sighted on their First Migration North
25.4.23 LotL blog >>> Let’s Eggsamine NC0’s Three-Egg Clutch
30.4.23 LotL blog >>> Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes – Week 6
Karen W said:
Thanks Sandra for all the gorgeous captures. Just brilliant news.
Well Done NCO - what a star
I've posted on MB it's 1-1 so Game On - third egg for the decider
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A pleasure! Exciting times, Karen! I wonder which lovely 'lady' it will be?
Sandra P said:
13:12 Laddie was on the nest with NC0. He proceeded to chip (unseen intruder?)
He took off
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Laddie returned at 13:18ish. Any potential threat must have past as he brought in a huge wad of dried grass!
©SWT/LotL
14:24 Cam zoomed in as NC0 rose slightly - no clear view of the eggs
15:28 Cam zoomed in on the eggs as Laddie rose from incubation to aerate the nest cup (he had taken over at 14:48 after bringing a stick to the nest)
He settled back down
Maya beat her by 25 minutes - her second egg arrived at 09.04.
NC0 returned at 15:37
One of two half-hearted mating attempts (more like jump on, jump off)
He flew off
The LS has been jumping/freezing/pixelating on occasion
LotL Fb
Link to the blog >>> Second Egg for Osprey Pair at Loch of the Lowes
Geemeff said:
Maya beat her by 245 minutes - her second egg arrived at 09.04.
https://youtu.be/PVAM5NFH1NA
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Oh thank you for the video, Geemeff, it was a relatively quick labour! I think it was a 25 minute time difference between Maya and NC0 rather than than 245 though! lol
No wonder she was grunting, Sandra! Typo now amended, thank you.
Hahahaha!