Continued from June 2023
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Laddie had a record breaking fish day on the 15th June, when he brought ELEVEN of them to the nest for NC0 and the chicks to dine on - amazing!
As the two chicks grew, it was clearly obvious - with the difference in size - that #1 was a female and #2 a male, this being confirmed at their ringing on the 22nd June.
NC0 began fishing for the first time this season on the 30th June, with TWO successful catches in one day. Hopefully, both she and Laddie will continue to bring plenty of fish for their growing youngsters to enjoy in a now, harmonious manner.
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)
Hatched: Chick #1 - 13.5.23 (11:59 fully out of shell 12:11) Chick #2 - 16.5.23 (04:19) *Egg #1 - DNH*
Ringed 22.6.23: Chick #1 - PF4(f) 1.85kg Chick #2 - PF5(m) 1.2kg *Egg #1 retrieved for analysis*
Fledged: 9.7.23 - PF4(f) 57 days old (10:07) 13.7.23 - PF5(m) 58 days old (09:57)
Links to blogs and updates during March/April, May, June
July Blogs and Updates (published dates)
8.7.23 LotL blog >>> Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes – Weeks 15 & 16
10.7.23 SWT video >>> Young Osprey Flies For The First Time
14.7.23 SWT video >>> Osprey Sibling Takes To The Skies
14.7.23 LotL blog >>> Osprey Translocations: To move or not to move?
22.7.23 LotL blog >>> Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes – Weeks 17 & 18
He flew off again at 10:26, from the nest this time
He returned to the nest perch at 11:14ish after flying over the Loch from the birch area
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Laddie with a small fish at 12:04
Claimed by PF4
PF4 swallowed the fish tail at 12:12
BFN
There hasn't been an official comment from Lowes re PF5's fledge this morning as yet.
Laddie brought another fish to the nest at 14:14
NC0 and PF4 both went to take it
PF4 grabbed hold of Laddie's foot
PF5 made a dash through the middle to pick up the fish. PF4 made a grab for it
She took it from him
PF5 got too close to PF4, she showed dominance by standing tall and flapping him out of the way
14:32 PF5 was waiting while PF4 continued to eat
PF4 had swallowed the fish tail at 14:38
PF5 flew up to the cam at 16:10
Tip of one of his wings on the right
16:20
PF5 was shouting, as was PF4 on the nest
He then flew off to the right, PF4 tracked him
Over the Loch
Incoming from the left
Landing safely on the perch
16:45 PF5 calling for fish. NC0, I presume, on the birch
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He certainly is, Mary!
Here's the official confirmation as posted on LotL Fb
19:50 PF5 on the birch, calling intermittently, PF4 fish calling on the nest. NC0 silent
20:05 PF4 left the nest and headed over to the birch area. Was it an attempt to dislodge PF5 from his position there?
PF4 above PF5
PF4 returned to the nest and, at 20:06, PF5 flew from the birch...
...and landed on the cam post. He was calling
He wasn't up there long before flying off...
He made a beautifully-controlled swooping flight, veering off to the left
Then approached the nest to land on the perch
20:24 At present, all three are on the nest. PF5 having a little doze - he must be very tired after all that flying around
I wonder why it is a very slow day with fish deliveries? I've only seen two from Laddie today and PF4 has eaten them both