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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 March 10.58
That’s amazing Richard! Is that how she bathes in the water perhaps?
Not sure, but I expect Scylla or Sandra will post a video
Richard B
18 March 12.06 Hope so!
18 March am
As per RICHARD's report above but some of it's rather glary so she's only a dot and sometimes she disappears altogether. I lost count of the dives, BTW.
IMAGICAT
Richard G B said:About 0915 NCO flies off the nest and into the water down on the left. She then swims to the right before taking off and flying up into her favorite tree., never seen them swimming before
Thanks Richard. Just scrolled back to watch that!
Richard G B said:I expect Scylla or Sandra will post a video
I leave the vids to our dear Scylla! lol
Wow, Scylla, a superb video!! Thank you!
14:45 NC0 watching and waiting...
©SWT/LotL
I wonder if she had a fish but lost it?
15:39 NC0 landed with her talons full of moss, collected from beyond the birch corner
She 'chirped' a couple of times after landing