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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
14:57 Cam's just gone offline again
Seen this posted on FB
Thank you so much, Belinda, really good news!
New YT URL
16:19 ENS
©SWT/LotL
NC0 to the nest at 17:28
17:41
17:42 Nestcupping
At present, 17:49
Thank you for the updates Sandra! She's been on the nest alot today! Hopefully Laddie blows in soon on these strong winds as she has been here along time on her own! But she has done a lovely job of the nest bless her
Aw, she certainly has, fingers crossed he will not be long now
Thanks for all the updates Karen and others
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
NC0 flew off from the nest at 19:01 - she headed directly to the right
Just before night cam came on at 19:05. I couldn't see her on the birch so, hopefully, she's roosting in a more sheltered spot, out of the wind and away from any Tawny Owls!
22 March
No-one yet seen, not on nest nor birch.
IMAGICAT
22 March 05:36
YT is on a go-slow so I'll insert NC0's fly-in here later.
She's waiting.