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
Hi Belinda
Yes, almost half an hour now
Oooh, Laddie's just flown (10:07)
Edit: Straight back to mate!
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Mating, 11:41
12:19 NC0 at present
I'm away from my laptop for a few hours. BFN
NC0 has been spending the majority of the afternoon standing in the centre of the nest.
13:53 An attempt at mating. Laddie was getting caught in the strong wind and so couldn't settle
He slipped off
Laddie then left the nest
15:02 Just to show the size of NC0's wings in relation to the diameter of the nest
16:03 NC0 on silent alert and lowered herself in the centre of the nest
Laddie joined her at 16:05
Both more relaxed at 16:07 - no threat seen
16:12
Just when it was hoped that the nest could dry out, down came the rain at 16:40
16:42 Laddie to the nest. NC0 was making calls to be mated
Mating at 16:44
17:07 NC0 standing in the sun. How very changeable the weather is at the moment!
17:14 Laddie with some grass that looked quite dry. I couldn't decide which incoming flight (wing) pic to use so I opted to post both! lol
17:19 Laddie had remained on the nest. NC0 was once again asking to be mated
He left the nest...
After a quick flight, he came back to mate - he slipped off again
17:27 NC0 making a good job of spreading Laddie's grass delivery
17:43 NC0 standing in the centre of the nest
17:44 Laddie flew in to mate - success this time!
NC0, at present, 17:53
Edit: I wonder if she's close to laying? It's been 13 days since their first mating
Unsuccessful mating attempt at 18:51
And again at 18:57. Laddie landing on her at the wrong angle - the wind may be hampering him
Sandra said: wonder if she's close to laying? It's been 13 days since their first mating
Every time I see a post from you I am hoping it's to announce an egg!
2013 photos & vids here
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Hi Wendy,
Lol - Sorry to disappoint you, blame NC0, hahaha!
19:51 NC0 with a piece of bark
19:31 Laddie was at the nest and moved NC0's piece of bark so he could use it as a viewing platform!