Monthly links to all the blogs and updates throughout the whole of the 2023 season, can be found on the August 2023 OP here
Webcam page with links to LotL Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve FB, Twitter, Blogs and to Donate >>>
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/watch-wildlife-online/loch-of-the-lowes-webcam/
For the current 'LIVE' YouTube link, visit >>> https://www.youtube.com/@ScottishWildlifeTrustvideos/streams
The Osprey Protection Programme at Loch of the Lowes is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, with funds awarded by Postcode Planet Trust
All captures and videos ©Scottish Wildlife Trust/Loch of the Lowes
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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
Yeah, I was faffing around wondering how my downloader could be downloading a new stream when there wasn't one on the channel.
(Because SWT only have one live stream I don't have to use a specific url every time, I'm just set on www.yt.swt/live kinda thing.)
(Don't bother clicking on that link, it's a made-up one for demo purposes.)
IMAGICAT
Dear NCO!
scylla how did you get that heart emoji?
The Raven episode illustrated by Sandra:
(I'm taking a break.)
Many thanks, Scylla!
Goodness me !!! NC0 just brought in a very big stick
EDIT
Once again, what Sandra has illustrated:
Posted on LotL Fb
Female Osprey NC0 has an Unexpected Visitor
Good grief - it was HUGE!
16:24
She placed it on the left edge of the nest
©SWT/LotL
Looks highly likely to be lost over the side?
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
WendyBartter said:Looks highly likely to be lost over the side?
Most probably, Wendy, the wind has picked up again!
18:01 NC0 laying down on the nest in the gusty conditions