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
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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
Thank you Sandra that is lovely ️
You're welcome, LAM
You have been such a stalwart supporter of LotL, Sandra. I feel for you. Thank you so much for keeping going and maintaining the records. Raptor Persecution UK are now on the case, and I'm sure they won't leave a stone unturned.
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Thank you Sheila tried to write something three times and struggled with what to say but that is perfect what you have said! Pleased this is getting looked into!
You couldn’t have put it any better Sandra, you’ve handled this whole stressful, horrible situation with dignity, diligence and fondest affection for dear Laddie and NC0. As you say, May he soar high and free. He will always be Loch of the Lowes for me.
5th May
Morning All,
Sheila and Glider, thank you
4:45 NC0 stretched her right wing and leg before rising and taking a less than a minute comfort break
At 5:11, NC0 began to call - an Osprey landed on her diving branch of the birch
NC0 continued to fish call until it flew off around the birch corner at 5:52
Intrusion at 6:20
A different one? Head markings?
I couldn't get a clear capture of its right eye
6:26 An Osprey landed back on the birch, after flying across the Loch. NC0 fish called
At 6:42 The Osprey attempted to land again
©SWT/LotL
Thank you Sandra.
No words come to mind other than we're with you now and days to come.
7:36 The 'visitor' hovered over the nest - the one that has been paying regular attention to NC0, I think?
NC0 looked up to the cam post, shouting
She flew up towards the cam post
Back to the nest a minute or so after, flying onto it from the left
Back to her eggs
Sandra and everyone, what dreadful news, we go on this rollercoaster every year. If there is foul play, I hope they are found. Poor NCO has a further ordeal to face.
Karen said:No words come to mind other than we're with you now and days to come
Thank you, Karen, it is very much appreciated