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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
Thanks scylla! Wow! What have I missed?? I did wonder what those minute little markers were for but zoomed past them. I thought I had cracked this new format but.. seemingly not. Anyway, nothing distracts from the joy of seeing one of our birds back - hopefully NC0 as you suggest.
Thanks for the heads up!
Am on phone. NC0 back on nest but I can't see if she has fish... think not,she's moving sticks between freezes in my VLC.
Syal.
IMAGICAT
Good morning Scylla, Janni and All. Yes, she flapped down to the nest from the cam post at 8:00
Still awaiting official confirmation from Lowes that it is NC0
Still confused by the new system, think I need to put a new post as a reply to the original thread starter post. Are the IT bods going to restore normality, or at least page numbers???
Anyway, here's my zoomed version of NC0's return. LotL still haven't confirmed, but everyone on this thread has, so that's a definite for me.
Brilliant news to see NCO.. hopefully.. back so early
Many thanks Geemeff!
First stick of the season to be brought to the nest, 8:29
©SWT/LotL
Many thanks Sandra ( Hawk eyes in the nicest sense CHOL:):)
She certainly getting busy shaping the nest
Hi Kate,
She is indeed, bless her!
LOL have confirmed on Facebook it is NCO
Thanks Billy!
Female osprey returning to the nest (SWT YT video)