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
NC0 and the dark male came back to the next together ~8:42. NC0 made some noises and dark male flew away shortly after.
NC0 still there 9:20
8.40ish both back on nest mantling but nothing seen. NCO looks very comfortable with him now so hopefully we have a new pair for next year. NCO still on nest
NC0 fish calling at 9:30. Really hope Dark male turns up with a fish.
Update: No fish, left 9:55.
OMG such wonderful pictures - thank you so much Sandra - could a match possibly be on the way. Well fingers crossed whoever NC0 chooses.
Ash said:Thanks for all the pictures Sandra! Lovely to see NC0
You're welcome, Ash. It was such a wonderful surprise this morning to see that NC0 had spent the night at her nest!
Thank you for your pics and reports too
billy said:8.40ish both back on nest mantling but nothing seen. NCO looks very comfortable with him now so hopefully we have a new pair for next year
Thanks, Belinda! Well, she's not moving him on so fingers crossed
Julie W said:OMG such wonderful pictures - thank you so much Sandra
A pleasure, Julie!
I don't know why the second set double posted but two lots are better than none! lol
NC0 back 13:52. Friendly chirping.
NCO to nest at 13.52 must be another osprey in area as she's doing lot of calling
Isn't it great, Belinda and Ash, to see NC0 actually defending her nest! It's been the Dark Male doing that recently!
13:52 She flew in from the left
She chipped and mantled
Distant chipping could be heard
NC0 calmed down after a little while - no threat seen
She preened
Checked the area
Then off she went, 13:58
She flew high, out of cam view, after this pic
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