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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
As I arrived here with brunch or tea or whatever meal this is, she flew off again in the direction of the birch... ish... and now she's back but I didn't see her feetz - she's really keeping herself busy and interested
IMAGICAT
She is indeed, Scylla. I think there was a smallish gathering of moss in her talons
A HUGE chunk of moss this time at 15:49
©SWT/LotL
17:32 NC0 nestcupping
18:56 Pre night cam. I can't see NC0 on the birch
We still await Laddie's arrival. Maybe tomorrow...
Cam went offline at 19:01
They certainly are having problems with live streaming!
18 March - Some of NC0's nest work. When she flew off at the end I didn't see her settle on the birch, she seemed to fly around it.
The cam came back online some time around 01:30 but I can't work it out - it was about 2h45m before now
19 March
NC0 has been tending the nest again this morning - hasn't brought a lot in, this was the first item and is a rather "why bother?" kinda effort. I had to choose this distant view because it was the clearest!
I shan't be doing any more till much later.
Good morning Scylla and All
8:02 Dear NC0...
Come on Laddie, we're all waiting for you to arrive as well!