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
See previous page to view the reports of Laddie's early fish delivery and subsequent events
Scene at present, 10:45
PF4 still on the nest, PF5 on the birch - continuing to eat, judging by his movements
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Unknown said:And it nearly all ended in disaster
It nearly ended in disaster before it began !!! (This is quite long, but very short compared to the live action!)
IMAGICAT
Wow, super video, Scylla! I missed the part where PF4 came to take the fish the first time around - many thanks, so appreciated!
12:45 PF4 calling while on the perch, PF5 could be heard calling in the distance
Yep, Laddie has delivered to PF4, Glider, 13:58
A bit of a squirmish between her and Laddie - she had hold of his leg, the fish was still in his talons
PF4's wing over Laddie
Laddie flew off, away from that melee
Tucking in to her fish. PF5 could be heard calling in the distance
Richard B
PF4 had eaten her fish when PF5 landed on the perch (14:31)
She joined him on the perch for a short while
Then back down onto the nest
PF4 flapped up to shoo PF5 away at 14:37
PF4 over the edge of the nest
PF5 gave chase - both heading left, out of cam view
15:01 PF4 was back on the nest when PF5 arrived, she didn't want him there and attacked him.
WOW! PF4 leapt up, talons showing
She pinned him down
PF4 pecked him
They both went over the front edge of the nest
Clattering heard as they fell