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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
The webcam went offline earlier.
New YT URL
No sooner had I posted the new URL when there appeared to be a vocal squabble between this woodpecker and (possibly) another (captured on 0.25 speed)
©SWT/LotL
Cam test maneuvers at 16:52
View of the hides to the right of the nest here
I had to record the GSW event from YT rollback because it had occurred before the stream was picked up. In any case, I would never have seen it in my normal run-thru, presumably you had your sound on, Sandra. Well, that's one way to sharpen your tools ready for the micro-moments to come
IMAGICAT
Oooh thanks Scylla! Yes, I did have my sound on, luckily!
Woody's just been on the nest - I have to be away for a while but shall check as soon as poss.
Today it's a female but there may have been another GSW out of sight ???
I've only done it for the vocals, really, as there's not much to see. Plus, once again, there are wing beats after the main player has departed.
The cam is cutting out quite frequently but recovering by itself.
OSPREY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 17:52ish
BTO RING ON RIGHT LEG, CAN'T SEE A DARVIC ON THE LEFT LEG! Could it be NC0??????? Remember, her Darvic was very much split open last season
The Osprey flapped down from above the cam
Back of head markings appear extremely similar!
18:06 Oh my, I'm shaking!
Flown to the birch (NC0's favourite diving branch!) at 18:09 after moving some sticks on the nest!
If it is then she is 9 days earlier than last year. Well spotted Sandra..