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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
That is the greatest news Alan! Are there any pictures?
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Hi Wendy, Pics and also a vid from Scylla have been posted on the thread (see view more?)
Not surprised you're shaking ... I was aghast when I first saw AP post before coming here!!!!
Many, many thanks Scylla for the wonderful vid & pic!
Thank you Sandra, all caught up now, can scarcely believe it ... sooo exciting and hope Laddie is equally early otherwise it'll be a long lonely wait for her!
Oh how wonderful to see NCO return to her nest. Fingers crossed that Laddie will be winging his way home as well.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I'll leave precise time to you, SANDRA ;)))
A bit after 6.
IMAGICAT
A couple of minutes ago NC0 flew off to our left, not to birch perch or anywhere else in sight.
I have not yet heard her voice.
How fabulous to see the first osprey on cam! Has anyone been able to identify him/her?
Flew off at 06.53 - hopefully to return.
If only the system would let you view the whole thread, Janni you would be able to see that she is (according to us) our resident female NC0 with her damaged davic ring having been lost during the off-season.
You have to look out for "View more" between the posts periodically and click on them to expand. Grrrr.
Plus, I meant to say that NC0 hardly moved anything besides her head the whole time she was on the nest.
EDIT
Plus, the stream is not doing well, rather glitchy.