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
A large, headless fish was delivered by Laddie at 21:42
NC0 had been on the nest fish calling. She flew off to see what was keeping Laddie so long. Within moments, her calls could be heard getting louder as she approached the nest, landing a second or two before he arrived
PF4 front, left
©SWT/LotL
PF4 was first to be given some fish
PF5 then joined in
Both were dual fed until PF5 walked away at 22:00. PF4 was still receiving her meal
22:05
22:11 PF4 walked away from the feed. NC0, at that point, swallowed the fish tail
A fabulous meal that the whole family enjoyed!
23:00 Sleep well...
Morning All,
8:06 Two beautiful osplets quietly awaiting breakfish to be delivered
Off to work. BFN
The cam went offline a couple of hours ago (there had been no fish deliveries up to that point as far as I could see)
New YT URL
There was a live fish delivery by Laddie at 11:14
NC0 was quick to take it
Dual feeding. PF5 on the left
Scene at present, 12:59
BBL
Luckily, I hadn't signed off... NC0 delivered a small fish at 13:05
PF4, left, made an attempt to claim it
NC0 managed to keep hold of the fish
Dual feeding once again
I am going now! lol. BFN
Catch up..
Another fish from NC0, albeit a tiny one, at 13:25. I love PF5's expression!
NC0 gave herself a good shake
Dual feeding
A whole fish from Laddie at 13:58
Dual feeding again, PF5 nearest the cam
Then a private feed for PF5 after PF4 walked away
Laddie with another whole fish at 15:37 - NC0 wasn't around
Claimed by PF5!
After making great headway with his meal, he released his grip which allowed PF4 to take the fish
16:34 At present, PF4 is still eating
PF5 went over to, and took, the fish at 16:43 after PF4 had walked away less than two minutes prior
16:46
16:58 PF5 was still with his fish when NC0 brought in a WHOPPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!