Continued from April 2024
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Three beautiful eggs were laid from mid-April, with the final one arriving almost 10 hours later than NC0’s usual 72 hour 'cycle'.
Both Laddie and NC0 have had to defend the nest from many 'passing through' intruders. Could Laddie’s defence of the reserve be the reason why there has been no sighting of him on the webcam since early lunchtime on the 28th? There were a few occasions where there was a high likelihood that he may have been in NC0’s sight since then though, her loud fish calls alerted us to that probable fact.
With NC0’s last meal being delivered on the 27th, we can only hope that Laddie arrives home not only fit and well, but also with a well-deserved fish for such an amazing female Osprey – her endeavours to keep the eggs protected, warm and dry during his absence, have been truly remarkable!
As I write, it has been just over 60 hours without Laddie at the nest and we now wait, in anticipation, for a positive start to this new month...
*UPDATED 4.5.23: Heartbroken to report, that there was very sadly no positive news forthcoming regarding our dear Laddie...
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Nest Updates
Arrival dates: NC0(16) - 8.3.24 (17:52) Laddie (LM12) - 27.3.24 (16:38) RIP Laddie (LM12) - remains found 3.5.24
Eggs laid: Egg #1 - 17.4.24 (10:48) Egg #2 - 20.4.24 (10:53) Egg #3 - 23.4.24 (20:47)
*Two eggs were destroyed on 7.5.24; the third one on 8.5.24, by an unringed, Pale Male Osprey. All were deemed unviable due to being chilled and left for long periods without incubation
Links to blogs and updates during March, April
May Blogs and Updates (published dates)
2.5.24: LotL Facebook >>> Situation with regards to Laddie's absence
3.5.24: LotL Facebook >>> Update from the nest
3.5.24: LotL Blog (updated at 9pm on 4.5.24) >>> Loch of the Lowes osprey nest update
4.5.24: LotL Facebook >>> It is with a very heavy heart...
7.5.24: SWT/LotL News >>> Osprey LM12 found dead
7.5.24: LotL Blog >>> The start of a new osprey era at Lowes?
10.5.24: LotL Blog >>> Intruding Ospreys Make a Move
13.5.24: LotL Facebook >>> A lot has been happening...
15.5.24: STV News Report - North East and Tayside >>> Police say no criminality after death of YouTube star osprey 'Laddie' *Nothing 'official' from SWT/Lowes*
20.5.24: Article from raptorpersecutionuk.org >>> Update on death of Osprey ‘Laddie’ from Loch of the Lowes Reserve in Perthshire (Link provided by SheilaFE - with grateful thanks)
21.5.24: LotL Blog >>> Skydancing, Nestorations and Fish – Positive News from the Nest (Four SWT videos included)
30.5.24: LotL Blog >>> Fish, ‘Flowers’ and the Battle of Blue ‘7C1’ – An Update from the Osprey Nest
Her instincts must kick in, it is sad about the eggs but as you both say, now rather than later, when there are chicks. She is one determined lady and the nest is hers. I hope things settle soon and she chooses one of these others, allowing them time to bond and hopefully return next year.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Thank you, Catlady.
NC0 is a very strong female and a fantastic mum. It's very sad to think that she will not fulfill her 'maternal' role this season, unfortunately
The intruder was back at 10:46
NC0 was alarm calling
He landed on her back!
She shrugged him off
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Morning All and thank you for the updates.
Totally agree with what everyone is saying. NCO needs to concentrate on fishing and defending her nest now and accepting a new male that brings her plenty of fish!
Everytime look in on the nest she's not on the eggs so looks like she is redirecting her focus a bit!
Hi LAM,
LAM said:Everytime look in on the nest she's not on the eggs so looks like she is redirecting her focus a bit
Her most recent break away was at 11:15
She flew further left (out of cam view) after this
She came down from the cam post at 11:50
Preening
NC0, at present, 12:16
To note: I haven't seen any corvid on the nest on any occasion she has been away from the eggs. They only appeared when NC0 had the fish
Yet another intrusion at 12:45 - the same one IMO
It hovered above NC0...
...then made its way back down
NC0 raised her wings in defence
And off it went
NCO left nest about 27 mins ago. Went off to left but not to tree
Many thanks, Belinda!
13:05
13:35 NC0 is still not back nor on the birch
Came back after 35 mins from cam post
She seems to be spending more time off the eggs now which imho is good.