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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
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23 March
I'm not risking upsetting YT-ers with this "why did you bother?" vid - but we haven't got anything for all afternoon/evening so I've done it. The Raven was on the nest a lot.
IMAGICAT
24 March
NC0 just flew in to perch.
EDIT
She didn't stay long and didn't fly out to the birch when she left:
NC0 is back on the nest, still carrying her leftover fish. Is her breast pink or is it reflection?
She's flown, but again not to the birch.
NC0 is back, she's been harassed by the corvid.
I'm away now, SYAL
Morning Scylla and All,
Many thanks for all of your updates
scylla said:NC0 is back, she's been harassed by the corvid.
Hmm, and not with the remainder of her fish but with a stick!
8:36
©SWT/LotL
scylla said:NC0 is back on the nest, still carrying her leftover fish. Is her breast pink or is it reflection?
6:49
She flew over the nest before coming back round to land
It appeared to be the early morning sunlight reflecting on her breast, Scylla
9:02 A raven was on the perch, vocalising, while NC0 was sitting down
She didn't tolerate it for long!
NC0 left the nest at 9:32 and returned a couple of minutes later with another stick
9:34
She was followed in
NC0 vocalised her displeasure
Scene at present, 9:46
12:44 Eyeing the sky while sitting on the nest