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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
18:59 I hope you were able to scroll back to see his arrival before the cam went offline a couple of minutes ago, Belinda?
Sandra P said:18:59 I hope you were able to scroll back to see his arrival before the cam went offline a couple of minutes ago, Belinda?
I presume that Belinda is billy?
I'm doing a comprehensive video of Laddie's long-awaited arrival and "all wot he went thru"
But I keep having to braek off for unrelated interruptions.
IMAGICAT
Of all the times for the cam to go down
Oh I am so delighted that Laddie has returned, like the others, I was getting a bit worried, as his latest return date is only days away, wishing them a successful season. He did not waste much time in getting down to the nitty gritty business!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
New YT URL
There was another get-together on the nest at 19:06
Laddie arrived first
NC0 followed
Laddie glanced over to NC0
NC0 looked at Laddie
Mating - looked successful to me! I noticed that Laddie is being very vocal while 'performing'!
Off he went
Laddie came back very soon after leaving
©SWT/LotL
Thank you for all the updates and what great news and a relief to see the lad back! Phew made our day! Sandra you will put your head on the pillow tonight and drop to sleep!
Lol, LAM, I will indeed!
@LAM Yes Sandra will sleep well and we'll be able to accompany her with our snore-chorus
SANDRA, the new system won't post if I quote you "Laddie's vocal while mating":
I noticed this on the first occasion - so I amplified it a bit in this video - for obvious reasons, the first half had to stay as per original sound *eek*.
BILLY - Here's the arrival you missed - the early part is unedited so that we can appreciate what he underwent - tho he made very little of it.
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I can't post the video, not no-how, so am going to try in a separate post.