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
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Good morning Mary (and All)
Awww, thank you so much and you are very welcome!
PF4 was still on the birch as day cam came on, 3:38ish
She had made her way back to the cam post and, at 5:04, landed back on the nest - poor NC0!
©SWT/LotL
A small flapping fish from NC0 at 7:57 - the first delivery of the day
PF4 on the birch
A flight from the birch as PF5 claimed the fish
PF4 did not come to the nest
8:07 PF5 enjoying his breakfish; I assume it is PF4 back on the birch
8:12 The fish was all gone
BFN
There have been two fish deliveries from Laddie this morning
First at 10:58
Taken by PF4
PF4 with the fish tail at 11:12
The second delivery was at 11:18
NC0 made sure she took charge of it
Both were fed
BBL
16:55 Awaiting a fish delivery, none have been brought to the nest (as far as I can tell) since this morning. NC0 has defended the nest on a couple of occasions this afternoon, no threat seen
16:56 NC0 shot off the nest. She could be heard making human intruder alarm calls after leaving
Richard B
Unknown said:Sandra certainly takes all the hard work out of following the highs and lows of this nest.
That's really kind of you to say so, Richard, thank you!
Unknown said:Big helicopter by PF5 at about 1415, lasted a good few seconds
Found it, many thanks!
The wind has certainly helped him. This at 18:42