Monthly links to all the blogs and updates throughout the whole of the 2023 season, can be found on the August 2023 OP here
Webcam page with links to LotL Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve FB, Twitter, Blogs and to Donate >>>
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/watch-wildlife-online/loch-of-the-lowes-webcam/
For the current 'LIVE' YouTube link, visit >>> https://www.youtube.com/@ScottishWildlifeTrustvideos/streams
The Osprey Protection Programme at Loch of the Lowes is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, with funds awarded by Postcode Planet Trust
All captures and videos ©Scottish Wildlife Trust/Loch of the Lowes
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2023 return dates: NC0(16) - 17.3.23 (07:43) Laddie (LM12) - 17.3.23 (13:43)
Well, what an end the 2023 season turned out to be! Who can forget the battle for the nest between both juveniles, PF4(F) & PF5(M), and then to see the total domination and aggression by the eldest when 'owning' the nest, not only to her sibling but also to dear Laddie when he provided her with fish. The season synopsis can be read in the final LotL Osprey Diary here. Did NC0 leave early to undertake her southerly migration on the 15th July, or could there have been another reason for her not to be seen on the webcam or around the reserve?
We wait in anticipation for Laddie and NC0's safe return to Loch of the Lowes. Let us very much hope for a 'fraught-free' 2024 season...
Nest Updates
Arrival dates: NC0(16) - 8.3.24 (17:52) Laddie (LM12) - 27.3.24 (16:38)
March Blogs and Updates (published dates)
9.3.24: SWT video >>> Female osprey NC0 returning to the nest
12.3.24: SWT/LotL blog >>> Breeding female osprey NC0 returns early
22.3.24: SWT video >>> Female Osprey NC0 has an Unexpected Visitor
27.3.24: LotL Fb >>> PH2(17) F, visited a nest in the Lake District (25.3.24). Link to Fb post here
28.3.24: SWT video >>> Resident Male Osprey LM12 Returns to the Nest
28.3.24: SWT/LotL blog >>> Breeding osprey pair reunited at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
The webcam is not yet up and running. This was posted by the Lowes team on Fb (22.2.24) in reply to a question as to when it will be operational:
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve'Hi there, we have been undertaking extensive work regarding the webcam and operating systems, which is still ongoing. We hope to have things all up and running within the next week or two. Thanks for your patience.'.
Thank you Sandra - a great start, and I appreciate you posting the heads up re nest work at Lowes by the Staff.
A pleasure, Cirrus.
Thanks Sandra for super OP - not long now
Many thanks Sandra for the great new thread to start off this season and for your dedication to this nest ... we see the safe return of the resident pair! Do so hope this year's young will be more loving to their siblings!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Cam is now 'live'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfbSLyH9EO4
Yay! Thanks Sandra X
Oh wow! Thanks for alerting us Sandra!
Good morning Karen, Wendy, Kate and Korky ~ you're all very welcome!
Posted on LotL Fb yesterday
Thank you for setting us up nicely for this new season Sandra.