Scottish Osprey webcam

[Bobbie Ireland]

I am still following this Osprey webcam... the ranger's report from this morning is so enticing! The young male seems like a bit of a comedian as he learns his parenting role, while the more-than-expert mother continues to take her job very seriously... here's the news... (how DID he manage to bring in a 'sizeable rock'???)

Slainte!
Bobbie

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Osprey Diary 10th May
by Osprey Team


It is hard to believe that it could be as little as ten days until our first osprey chick might hatch! Things have progressed so fast, and there has been so much drama this season - we can only hope that it’s smooth sailing from here on.

In the last couple of days, we’ve had some interesting observations. The female osprey has a damaged talon on her left foot (second toe) which isn’t a big problem right now, but hopefully will regrow by the time she has to feed herself again. The male has brought a sizeable rock to the nest, along with his talons full of moss. The male has a distinct dislike of the Canada geese near his nest, and on Sunday morning he was seen dive-bombing one in the water no less than nineteen times!

Elsewhere on the reserve, our Blue Tit female has started incubating at least six eggs - the male is starting to bring her food in the nest box. There are more new Mallard ducklings on the loch, and the grebes are nesting. The woods around are carpeted with white flowers of wood anemone and sorrel, and the meadow is brightening with primroses and cowslips. The willows and alders around the loch are in full leaf, the hawthorn is in blossom, and even the sleepy old oaks are budding. The wonder of spring is upon us.

Emma Rawling

Perthshire Ranger

[Bobbie Ireland]

Terrific pix right now on the Osprey camera - someone in there preening away - no idea who, but great to watch! Thanks to Donna, here is the link again...

http://www.thewebbroadcastingcorporation.com/swt/swt.php

[Donna]

Bobbie, that's one of the babies. 

[Bobbie Ireland]

Bobbie, that's one of the babies. 

Thought it might be... thanks! Of course I will get nothing done for the rest of the afternoon as I view the proceedings... what an amazing story, huh? Don't even want to think about Mom's southward migration... still - she is already part of Wildlife History.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Jeanne, I see you are viewing the Osprey Cam now - aren't those images super?! I love the guy with the fish, making all the noise - tho what he has to complain about, I do not know!

[Bobbie Ireland]

Jeanne, I see you are viewing the Osprey Cam now - aren't those images super?! I love the guy with the fish, making all the noise - tho what he has to complain about, I do not know!

His Mother should have told him: "It's rude to talk with your mouth full!"

[Donna]

http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/ Bobbie, here's something you may enjoy.

[Bobbie Ireland]

http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/ Bobbie, here's something you may enjoy.

Thanks, Donna - just signed up!

[Donna]

http://www.swt.org.uk/wildlife/webcams/loch-of-lowes/  Wildlife cam Loch of Lowes

[Bobbie Ireland]

http://www.swt.org.uk/wildlife/webcams/loch-of-lowes/  Wildlife cam Loch of Lowes

Whoa! Are they back?? I check every now and then as we await - with great trepidation! - the return of the great, the legendary Lady of Lowes for one more season... seems like to much to ask for, but one always has hope.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Try to watch the night-time cams when they get Pine Martens... lovely critters, and rare enough. I have seen only one.

[Donna]

http://www.swt.org.uk/wildlife/webcams/loch-of-lowes/  Wildlife cam Loch of Lowes

Whoa! Are they back?? I check every now and then as we await - with great trepidation! - the return of the great, the legendary Lady of Lowes for one more season... seems like to much to ask for, but one always has hope.

Back in March, I hope she comes back too Bobbie. She went through a lot last season.

[Bobbie Ireland]

She returned last March, Donna? I could not remember... Not sure I can look!

[Bobbie Ireland]

It was on this day last year that the remarkable Lady of Lowes returned to her nest-site, having done so for so many years. I am watching with fearful anticipation. Wish her well, everyone!

[Donna]

It was on this day last year that the remarkable Lady of Lowes returned to her nest-site, having done so for so many years. I am watching with fearful anticipation. Wish her well, everyone!

Oh yes, I do hope she returns! She started off not well last year but shocked us all. Come on Lady, we're rootin for ya!