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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
scylla said:The male (our Laddie) hadn't brought a fish for 2 days! Did anyone catch what year it was?
It was filmed last May Scylla. Great to watch!
30th March
Morning All
Laddie arrived very early at 4:50
5:07 NC0 joined him
Mating at 5:40
Again at 6:08
Unringed intruder at 6:42. NC0, left, and Laddie on alert
Intruder, top left
Laddie giving chase
6:53 Mating
©SWT/LotL
Mating, 8:32
Again at 8:58
9:22 Scene at present - both nice and relaxed
I'm out and about today. BFN
Great updates, thanks Sandra
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Laddie certainly making sure there will be eggs!!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Yes Wendy and NC0 is a lot more obliging than I remember her in previous years! Maybe that long wait did the trick!
Just a few things that caught my eye while scrolling through the footage (the cam did go offline some time mid-morning, captures from the beginning of the new streaming)
11:00 There was an unseen intruder around
Laddie chipped
He flew off
16:06 NC0 had been fish calling, staring up to the cam post. Down came Laddie with a headless fish
With the fish in her left talons, she took it off the nest
NC0 arrived onto the nest perch at 19:16, without any fish, and feaked her beak. Laddie was on the birch
He came to the nest almost immediately afterwards
19:18 NC0 flew off and could be seen dipping her talons in the water close to the birch area
Laddie flew off...
...and NC0 headed towards the nest
Laddie (upper) heading to the birch, NC0 on her way towards the nest
19:28
At present, 20:53, NC0 has remained on the perch
31st March
NC0 roosted on the nest perch all night. This taken at 6:03
Laddie made his first appearance at 6:07, flying in to mate. That warmed him up on a frosty morning!
Another mating at 8:00
10:03 No comment necessary! lol
They have also been carrying out some nest work in between their 'get-togethers'!
10:11 NC0 at present
Happy Easter Sandra and All
Thank you for all your updates so pleased that Laddie is back and all on track.... He was giving us a bit of concern!
Going to watch the Michael Portillo as saw it was on so thank you for the link!
Hoping that fish is more on the menu this year and that everything is more settled for these two as they deserve it..... And so do we lol!
Good morning, LAM, Happy Easter!
You're very welcome - enjoy the programme!
Yes, I think we need a very settled season for Laddie and NC0, and us too!