Continued from April 2024
Webcam page with links to LotL Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve FB, Twitter, Blogs, SWT News Feed and to Donate >>>
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/watch-wildlife-online/loch-of-the-lowes-webcam/
For the current 'LIVE' YouTube link, visit >>> https://www.youtube.com/@ScottishWildlifeTrustvideos/streams or >>> Embedded YT link
The Osprey Protection Programme at Loch of the Lowes is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, with funds awarded by Postcode Planet Trust
All captures and videos ©Scottish Wildlife Trust/Loch of the Lowes
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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
13:23 Dark Male just landed on the nest...chipping!
Flapped his wings
He chipped some more
Glanced to the side
And flew off
It was a very brief visit! I didn't see another Osprey in view or giving chase
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Sandra said:Oh, that's strange? I can get the streaming when clicking Ash's link, Wendy
Tried the links on your OP Sandra, still on my tablet and can connect via website or live link but still no joy with embedded link for some unknown reason!
Edit: works fine on laptop ... both that & tablet use Chrome browser!
2013 photos & vids here
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My apologies, perhaps the embedded link isn't the best way for people to access, and more for putting the live video somewhere. A persistant link would be https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCXtGlMSjKYfGoPggHcAZYbQ/live
Cam offline 13:46
It had remained ENS up until the cam went down
Ash said:My apologies, perhaps the embedded link isn't the best way for people to access, and more for putting the live video somewhere. A persistant link would be https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCXtGlMSjKYfGoPggHcAZYbQ/live
Many thanks Ash, this link does work for me on my tablet
New YT URL from 13:51
14:10 Still ENS as it has been since the cam came back online
Ash, no need to apologise, the link you had previously posted does work fine as does your recent one
I've been adding an approximate time to when the cam goes offline and when I post a new URL (when I'm here), it gives a time perspective for any onward events
WendyBartter said:Edit: works fine on laptop ... both that & tablet use Chrome browser
Ahh, so that was the reason. Thanks Wendy!
Dark Male back again, 14:31
Up to the sticks at the back of the nest
Off after a 1 minute visit
I'm not sure if there's also one on dead birch. Difficult to tell at a distance