Continued from March 2024
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It was a very welcomed surprise to see NC0 arrive back from her wintering grounds on the 8th March, her earliest return to date! NC0 kept herself occupied while alone - catching some impressive-sized fish to eat as well as preparing the nest in readiness for future eggs. To note, her severely split blue darvic ring (as seen last season) is missing and she now only wears a BTO ring on her right leg.
It was a nail-biting time for us waiting to see if dear Laddie would make an appearance too and, little did we know, that it would be a further 19 days before he made his ‘grand entrance’ on the 27th, being ‘escorted’ to the nest by a flock of very vocal gulls!
Having settled into their usual routines on the nest and around the reserve, we now look forward to watching this season’s events unfold.
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Nest Updates
Arrival dates: NC0(16) - 8.3.24 (17:52) Laddie (LM12) - 27.3.24 (16:38)
Eggs laid: Egg #1 - 17.4.24 (10:48) Egg #2 - 20.4.24 (10:53) Egg #3 - 23.4.24 (20:47)
Link to blogs and updates during March
April Blogs and Updates (published dates)
17.4.24: SWT/LotL blog >>> First osprey egg of the season at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
17.4.24: SWT video >>> NC0 Laying First Egg of the Season
20.4.24: SWT/LotL blog >>> Second osprey egg of the season at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
20.4.24: SWT video >>> NC0 Lays Second Egg of the Season
24.4.24: SWT/LotL blog >>> Third osprey egg of the season at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
24.4.24: SWT video >>> Female Osprey NC0 Lays Third Egg of the Season
30.4.24: LotL Fb >>> Regarding Laddie's absence
I've not heard NC0 call at all, unlike last night and at dawn this morning, so can only assume that Laddie hasn't been in view
21:35 Pre-night cam
22:23
22:29 Sleeping. At least it's finally stopped raining
The last fish NC0 had delivered to her was at 15:25 on Saturday (27th). Hang on in there, sweetheart
According to my observations, it will be 36 hours, at 23:37, since I last saw Laddie and can only hope that he is back (fit and well) bright and early in the morning
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I hope so too Sandra, am crossing everything.
Morning Sandra and All
Sandra said:According to my observations, it will be 36 hours, at 23:37, since I last saw Laddie and can only hope that he is back (fit and well)
Just checking in on the nest and can't see Laddie's been there yet! He does it every year and it doesn't get any easier! Perhaps he has to if he's chasing intruders! Let's hope he shows up today! We'll try and keep a watch on this nest abit today with fingers crossed!
Morning LAM and All
Thank you. No, Laddie still hasn't appeared, unfortunately...
6:38 NC0 was 'entertained' by a couple of geese flying over, and onto, the Loch to 'move along' another bird who was quite happily minding its own business
One flying down the inlet
There was quite a squabble!
Geese have been quite vocal since
Dear NC0, 7:48
8:20
Lowes haven't posted anything re Laddie
Off to work. BFN
Poor NCO must be needing fish. I wonder why he does this each year? Fingers crossed he is okay and will be back today with dinner for her sometime soon.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Oh dear, what angst these lovely birds cause us. I was worried about Brodie yesterday/this morning, but he turned up fishless, and has gone again, leaving Asha to deal with a pair of determined Raven. I do hope Laddie returns soon.
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Posted on LotL Fb a short time ago
13:57 NC0 has just called quite loudly!
Cam offline 14:40