Scottish Osprey webcam

[Donna]

This is the best news aside from RM laying her eggs and Beauty about to!! Thanks Miss Bobbie. Go Lady!!

 

[Donna]

HERE she is!!!!

[Kris G.]

Wonderful news!!  That is one tough Lady! 

[Annette]

HERE she is!!!!

What a bird! 

[Amy V.]

I followed the Loch of the Lowes Osprey blog and streaming video last year, and am so excited that Lady is back! What an incredible wildlife story. Here's hoping that her mate returns soon.

[valhalla]

[Donna]

Three's a crowd at Loch of the Lowes?

Visitors at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre have been treated to seeing not one, not two, but three ospreys today. The three birds have been spotted together since the charity confirmed earlier that the osprey thought to be oldest breeding female of its kind ever recorded in the UK has returned for the 21st consecutive year.

(c) Graeme HartThe identity of the two newly spotted ospreys remain unconfirmed, however wildlife experts have suggested that they could either be the usual mate of the resident female osprey and a new female interloper or a new pair looking to oust the old bird from her nest. Ospreys at Lowes 29/3/11 (c) Graeme Hart   

Robert Potter, Scottish Wildlife Trust’s North East Reserve Manager, said: "Seeing these additional two ospreys around the reserve is an unexpected but marvellous sign of the wildlife which is thriving here at Loch of the Lowes. This morning we were thrilled to confirm that our resident female osprey was back again this year. The other birds now spotted in the area certainly add another level of intrigue to the unfolding drama.

"One possibility is that one of these birds could be the male mate of our resident female from last year. In this case, the other bird could be an interloping female or ‘love rival’ who will be trying to tempt the male away from our female and take ownership of the nest.

Osprey in nest; osprey overhead, at Lowes 29/03/11  (c) Graeme Hart

"Another possibility is that these two birds are already pair-bonded as a mating unit. In this case, they could also be trying to take over the nest. In any case, our old osprey is holding her ground. All three have been seen flying closely together around the visitor centre, and our osprey seems to see the pair off as they then flew down to the other side of the Loch."

[Donna]

Just saw another Osprey swoop down on Lady. She shielded her nest with her wings to let that other know...THIS IS MINE!!  I hope no battles there with her. She doesn't need this. She looks tough though.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Just saw another Osprey swoop down on Lady. She shielded her nest with her wings to let that other know...THIS IS MINE!!  I hope no battles there with her. She doesn't need this. She looks tough though.

Thanks, Donna - had not been able to check throughout the day, so I am happy to hear re this. Just look fierce, Lady - we've got your back!

[jeanne]

I just checked the forum before going to class and saw the great news that Lady is back!  I hope she will hold tough!  Wow wow wow!!!  I am teary and thrilled at the same time!  She came back!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bobbie Ireland]

I am soooo pleased to hear back from so many of you, sharing my excitement at the return of the Lady of Lowes. Thanks for that. And as I won't be able to do much checking from now on as I get ready to return to ROC as of Monday, I will very much look forward to any of your updates. That one from Donna re three ospreys was something! Hope Lady teaches 'em all a lesson.

Slainte!

Bobbie

[Dumpsterkitty]

I am soooo pleased to hear back from so many of you, sharing my excitement at the return of the Lady of Lowes. Thanks for that. And as I won't be able to do much checking from now on as I get ready to return to ROC as of Monday, I will very much look forward to any of your updates. That one from Donna re three ospreys was something! Hope Lady teaches 'em all a lesson.

Slainte!

Bobbie

Oh, you are not alone in being excited about the Lady's return.  What a magnificent bird!

[Donna]

I am soooo pleased to hear back from so many of you, sharing my excitement at the return of the Lady of Lowes. Thanks for that. And as I won't be able to do much checking from now on as I get ready to return to ROC as of Monday, I will very much look forward to any of your updates. That one from Donna re three ospreys was something! Hope Lady teaches 'em all a lesson.

Slainte!

Bobbie

Hopefully, I'll get to see you if and when I get there Bobby! Workin it!

[Wing Goose]

What exciting news to read that Lady of Lowes is back.  Like you all have said "she is one tough Lady."  Warm thoughts to her success at mating and contributing more baby osprey this year!
 
     
             Lola

[Bird Crazy]

I for one am thrilled she is back. You go girl. Now if your mister will just come and help you defend your nest. So we can watch you again this year. She is just amazing.