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Loch of the Lowes (Scotland) Osprey
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Great pictures for sure! 
The nature needs us not, but we need the nature
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November 27
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A lovely, serene morning at Loch of the Lowes now, though with a sad announcement.
In recent weeks we have attempted to return to pre-covid norms by allowing free access to our hides after hours. Unfortunately due to various forms of anti-social behaviour overnight we are left with no choice but to lock the hides overnight from now on.
This is to protect the integrity of our hides and the wider reserve, to allow for access for visitors, and to safeguard the well-being of staff and volunteers. Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Loch of the Lowes and the clean-up necessary to open this morning was beyond our reasonable expectations of them.
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... 211672567/
A lovely, serene morning at Loch of the Lowes now, though with a sad announcement.
In recent weeks we have attempted to return to pre-covid norms by allowing free access to our hides after hours. Unfortunately due to various forms of anti-social behaviour overnight we are left with no choice but to lock the hides overnight from now on.
This is to protect the integrity of our hides and the wider reserve, to allow for access for visitors, and to safeguard the well-being of staff and volunteers. Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Loch of the Lowes and the clean-up necessary to open this morning was beyond our reasonable expectations of them.
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seira
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December 21
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Happy winter solstice on and all! Today marks the shortest day (some 9 hours shorter than midsummer), the longest night & a welcome return for people & wildlife alike to the light!
This piece by Ruairidh Maclean delves deeper into a Gaelic winter
http://ow.ly/NtJ050M9lzy
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Happy winter solstice on and all! Today marks the shortest day (some 9 hours shorter than midsummer), the longest night & a welcome return for people & wildlife alike to the light!
This piece by Ruairidh Maclean delves deeper into a Gaelic winter
http://ow.ly/NtJ050M9lzy
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seira
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March 1
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We couldn't have asked for better weather for the annual 'pimping' of the osprey nest!
As well as checking the health of the tree, Sandy (one of the Trust's expert tree climbers), helped the returning ospreys by digging out the stubborn couch grass, and gave the webcam some TLC.
Last year our breeding male LM12 returned on March 13th and our breeding female NC0 on 23rd March. When do you think they will return this year?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO_8STgWnQY
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March 1
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... AdETqpQQul
We couldn't have asked for better weather for the annual 'pimping' of the osprey nest!
As well as checking the health of the tree, Sandy (one of the Trust's expert tree climbers), helped the returning ospreys by digging out the stubborn couch grass, and gave the webcam some TLC.
Last year our breeding male LM12 returned on March 13th and our breeding female NC0 on 23rd March. When do you think they will return this year?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO_8STgWnQY
thank you
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March 7
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We are absolutely delighted to hear that the young osprey that fell from its collapsed nest (and tree) at the Balgavies Loch reserve last season, has been spotted and photographed by Jean-marie Dupart in Senegal.
The youngster known by its ring code as Blue 640 , was at the centre of a large rescue mission last summer involving local walkers, the Warden, Scottish Wildlife Trust staff and expert tree climbers from the Tayside and Fife Raptor Study Group.
After it's impromptu crash landing, the juvenile was kept safe, until it was checked out for any injuries and then reinstated in a temporary nesting structure nearby. It then officially fledged successfully the next day , before leaving on migration in the late summer. (You can read more about the event in the blog link below this post.)
The mortality rate of young osprey is extremely high, and it is not until they return to the UK for the first time as 2 year olds, having negotiated a few migrations, that their survival rate markedly increases.
It just goes to show the value of colour ringing ospreys so that their distribution, migration routes and wintering grounds can be monitored.
Here's hoping we see 'The Bairn' next summer!
Jean-marie Dupart
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve
Read more about the rescue of the Balgavies osprey in the blog below;
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... an-osprey/
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... XJudTF3ujl
We are absolutely delighted to hear that the young osprey that fell from its collapsed nest (and tree) at the Balgavies Loch reserve last season, has been spotted and photographed by Jean-marie Dupart in Senegal.
The youngster known by its ring code as Blue 640 , was at the centre of a large rescue mission last summer involving local walkers, the Warden, Scottish Wildlife Trust staff and expert tree climbers from the Tayside and Fife Raptor Study Group.
After it's impromptu crash landing, the juvenile was kept safe, until it was checked out for any injuries and then reinstated in a temporary nesting structure nearby. It then officially fledged successfully the next day , before leaving on migration in the late summer. (You can read more about the event in the blog link below this post.)
The mortality rate of young osprey is extremely high, and it is not until they return to the UK for the first time as 2 year olds, having negotiated a few migrations, that their survival rate markedly increases.
It just goes to show the value of colour ringing ospreys so that their distribution, migration routes and wintering grounds can be monitored.
Here's hoping we see 'The Bairn' next summer!
Jean-marie DupartLoch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve
Read more about the rescue of the Balgavies osprey in the blog below;
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... an-osprey/
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March 13
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It's one year exactly since our breeding male osprey 'LM12' landed on the nest, surprising us with his earliest ever arrival!
Previous years' return dates are;
2012 - 30th March
2013 - 24th March
2014 - 21st March
2015 - 22nd March
2016 - 25th March
2017 - 16th March
2018 - 29th March
2019 - 15th March
2020 - 21st March
2021 - 21st March
2022 - 13th March
With the beautiful snow of yesterday, and the constant rain and driving NW winds of today, we don't blame him for taking his time.
All being well, we hope to see him settle back on the nest in the next wee while!
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... 9xkbkZXSHl
It's one year exactly since our breeding male osprey 'LM12' landed on the nest, surprising us with his earliest ever arrival!
Previous years' return dates are;
2012 - 30th March
2013 - 24th March
2014 - 21st March
2015 - 22nd March
2016 - 25th March
2017 - 16th March
2018 - 29th March
2019 - 15th March
2020 - 21st March
2021 - 21st March
2022 - 13th March
With the beautiful snow of yesterday, and the constant rain and driving NW winds of today, we don't blame him for taking his time.
All being well, we hope to see him settle back on the nest in the next wee while!
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March 17
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We are delighted to see the return of our breeding female osprey NC0 at 7:43 this morning, returning for her fourth breeding season! She certainly had her skates on this year!
Whilst it is usually the male that arrives first to do some housekeeping on the nest, it isn't always the case.
Our regular breeding male LM12 has arrived anywhere between the 13th March and 29th March, so still plenty of time for him to return to the nest- maybe this year he didn't fancy doing all of the DIY!
NC0 is home
and her blue ring is a bit damaged...
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... puQEmcESTl
We are delighted to see the return of our breeding female osprey NC0 at 7:43 this morning, returning for her fourth breeding season! She certainly had her skates on this year!
Whilst it is usually the male that arrives first to do some housekeeping on the nest, it isn't always the case.
Our regular breeding male LM12 has arrived anywhere between the 13th March and 29th March, so still plenty of time for him to return to the nest- maybe this year he didn't fancy doing all of the DIY!
NC0 is home
and her blue ring is a bit damaged...
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What a day!
We've had that 'osprey feeling' for a few days now, and thought we have one arriving back in the next few days, but to have both our breeding osprey arrive within hours of each other is fantastic!
Let the season's drama begin!
LM12 is home
What a day!
We've had that 'osprey feeling' for a few days now, and thought we have one arriving back in the next few days, but to have both our breeding osprey arrive within hours of each other is fantastic!
Let the season's drama begin!
LM12 is home
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March 24
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It's been a week since our breeding osprey NC0 and LM12 returned to the reserve on the same day!
Find out more bout their arrival and what they have been up to in our latest blog
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... -same-day/
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/ne ... e-reserve/
March 25
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... vWJD64jmol
Good morning folks! Another morning full of bird song on the reserve, Spring is certainly 'springing'!
We are aware of some challenges with the livestream currently being a bit unstable - please bear with us whilst the experts try to get to the bottom of the gremlins causing the drop outs.
Meanwhile, enjoy these cracking close ups of our breeding female NC0 (top) and LM12 (bottom)
SWT Webcam
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... mqfAceCE6l
It's been a week since our breeding osprey NC0 and LM12 returned to the reserve on the same day!
Find out more bout their arrival and what they have been up to in our latest blog
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... -same-day/
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/ne ... e-reserve/
March 25
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... vWJD64jmol
Good morning folks! Another morning full of bird song on the reserve, Spring is certainly 'springing'!
We are aware of some challenges with the livestream currently being a bit unstable - please bear with us whilst the experts try to get to the bottom of the gremlins causing the drop outs.
Meanwhile, enjoy these cracking close ups of our breeding female NC0 (top) and LM12 (bottom)
SWT Webcam-
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April 1
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Evening folks! A wee note to let you know that we will be powering down our internet for the next 45 minutes or so to try and reset and stabilise our livestream. Hopefully this will settle things down, if not IT support will be investigating next week.
Don't worry, any important action is captured and recorded at our end.
Meanwhile enjoy this beautiful close up of NC0 preparing her nest.
March 28
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... LZUPPMhsUl
With the birds being back 11 days we can begin to anticipate egg laying. It is possible for osprey to lay within 10 days mating successfully, often the day after arrival. However, last year NCO laid a full 20 days after arrival. It could be imminent, it could equally be more than a week away. When do you think we will see our first egg of the season; make your predictions in the comments.
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... deMW3L1Wyl
Evening folks! A wee note to let you know that we will be powering down our internet for the next 45 minutes or so to try and reset and stabilise our livestream. Hopefully this will settle things down, if not IT support will be investigating next week.
Don't worry, any important action is captured and recorded at our end.
Meanwhile enjoy this beautiful close up of NC0 preparing her nest.
March 28
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... LZUPPMhsUl
With the birds being back 11 days we can begin to anticipate egg laying. It is possible for osprey to lay within 10 days mating successfully, often the day after arrival. However, last year NCO laid a full 20 days after arrival. It could be imminent, it could equally be more than a week away. When do you think we will see our first egg of the season; make your predictions in the comments.
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April 4
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We are super excited and delighted to see a glimpse of the first egg of the breeding season which has been laid by female osprey NC0 today.
Keep watching as more will follow...
April 5
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... XpC9oJignl
More on yesterday's 'eggsxciting' event in the latest blog below!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... ey-season/
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... jmUMBkc8Sl
We are super excited and delighted to see a glimpse of the first egg of the breeding season which has been laid by female osprey NC0 today.
Keep watching as more will follow...
April 5
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... XpC9oJignl
More on yesterday's 'eggsxciting' event in the latest blog below!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... ey-season/
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April 7
two eggs
two eggs
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Delighted to announce that NC0 has laid her second egg at 9:39 on a beautiful morning on the reserve!
More to follow in a blog later today!
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... 5t6erhKLbl
What a stunning day for our breeding female osprey NC0 to lay her second egg of the season!
More on our Easter egg surprise this morning in the latest blog below
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... the-lowes/
Stayed tuned to all the action from the nest by following the livestream;
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/th ... es-webcam/
Delighted to announce that NC0 has laid her second egg at 9:39 on a beautiful morning on the reserve!
More to follow in a blog later today!
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... 5t6erhKLbl
What a stunning day for our breeding female osprey NC0 to lay her second egg of the season!
More on our Easter egg surprise this morning in the latest blog below
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... the-lowes/
Stayed tuned to all the action from the nest by following the livestream;
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/th ... es-webcam/
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April 10
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Another Easter delight this morning, with egg no. 3 arriving right on cue at 9:10am. NC0 seems to like her sunny morning laying times!
Egg number 3 is the palest of the trio, as is often the way with eggs being laid in sequence. It is likely that this is her full clutch now, but osprey have been known to lay 4 eggs on occasion.
three eggs
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It's been a day of high drama on the Loch with a third 'Easter' egg laid by NC0 and a ringed intruder on the nest.
Find out more in the latest blog below!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... ted-guest/
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... quJwthkNnl
Another Easter delight this morning, with egg no. 3 arriving right on cue at 9:10am. NC0 seems to like her sunny morning laying times!
Egg number 3 is the palest of the trio, as is often the way with eggs being laid in sequence. It is likely that this is her full clutch now, but osprey have been known to lay 4 eggs on occasion.
three eggs
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... 6tHBFTbe3l
It's been a day of high drama on the Loch with a third 'Easter' egg laid by NC0 and a ringed intruder on the nest.
Find out more in the latest blog below!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... ted-guest/
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April 17
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The resident ospreys NC0 and LM12 are settling into a comfortable routine on the nest. Find out what has been happening in their world in the latest weekly diary below
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... es-week-3/
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... pmqgTKMfCl
The resident ospreys NC0 and LM12 are settling into a comfortable routine on the nest. Find out what has been happening in their world in the latest weekly diary below
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... es-week-3/
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April 23
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We are delighted to see that Loch of the Lowes osprey 'Blue LR2', who fledged in 2021 has been spotted in the north of Spain!
A huge thanks to Carlos Sainz for sharing this fantastic image.
Find out more about the sighting and LR2's life so far in the latest blog below!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... ion-north/
April 22
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It's been a busy time on the osprey nest for the breeding pair NC0 and LM12, with the important job of keeping the eggs safely incubated and defending the territory from intruding osprey taking up much of their time.
Find out what's been happening in 'Species Protection Officer' Ciara's latest blog!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... weeks-4-5/
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... FncQWnNc3l
We are delighted to see that Loch of the Lowes osprey 'Blue LR2', who fledged in 2021 has been spotted in the north of Spain!
A huge thanks to Carlos Sainz for sharing this fantastic image.
Find out more about the sighting and LR2's life so far in the latest blog below!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... ion-north/
April 22
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... n44UTJMh6l
It's been a busy time on the osprey nest for the breeding pair NC0 and LM12, with the important job of keeping the eggs safely incubated and defending the territory from intruding osprey taking up much of their time.
Find out what's been happening in 'Species Protection Officer' Ciara's latest blog!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... weeks-4-5/
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April 26
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Species Protection Officer India takes a closer look at the precious clutch of eggs currently being incubated by resident ospreys NC0 and LM12.
Grab a cuppa and join her in an 'eggspedition'!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... gg-clutch/
https://www.facebook.com/LochoftheLowes ... tVFfieEPcl
Species Protection Officer India takes a closer look at the precious clutch of eggs currently being incubated by resident ospreys NC0 and LM12.
Grab a cuppa and join her in an 'eggspedition'!
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/20 ... gg-clutch/