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Annobel Mon 02-Apr-12 09:38:17

....the ospreys' nest at Loch of the Lowes in Perthshire. The Lady, as they call her, is believed to be in her mid 20s and the oldest female osprey in Britain. She comes back to the same nest every year and has had a succession of mates. This year she has a rather handsome new toy boy who brings her fish from the nearby loch. Last year's eggs didn't hatch - better luck this time, Lady. The web cam is wonderfully sited to give a great view of their activities.

scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/#.T3iZoB9yAIo.facebook

whenim64 Wed 04-Jul-12 16:40:55

Just had a look Annobel. It's flippin' windy up there, isn't it? All looking good smile

Butty have you got a link to the bald eagles, please? I would love to see them. I was lucky enough to watch them flying around when I was in New England - they are magnificent smile

Annobel Wed 04-Jul-12 16:26:31

Osprey chick, now known as Blue 44, has been ringed and satellite tagged this week and is likely to fledge next week. The satellite tag is like a little backpack but doesn't seem to bother him - yes, he's a boy!

Butternut Mon 25-Jun-12 12:00:21

I've been keeping an eye on the bald-headed eagles in the States - 3 babies who are now very big and flap around on the leading branches of their nest. They will soon fly and will miss them!

Annobel Mon 25-Jun-12 10:23:22

The osprey chick is huge now and well on the way to fledging. As an 'only child' it's bigger than average and fat too. It gets up on its feet and stretches its wings, practising for the day it takes off! I think they are hoping to ring it soon. I've enjoyed watching its progress - will miss it when it flies away.

Hunt Sun 27-May-12 10:02:09

Saw mum feeding chick with dad standing guard. Loved the way chick staggered forward to peck a piece of fish for himself.

geordiejoy Tue 22-May-12 18:58:29

You might also like to look in on the peregrine nest on Norwich cathedral spire.
hawkandowltrust.org/urbanperegrins

nanachrissy Tue 22-May-12 15:28:50

Lovely Annobel just seen her stretching her legs and the little one was chirping away! smile

Annobel Mon 21-May-12 22:08:58

Good News! The Lady has hatched an egg today. Two more to go.

Hunt Thu 10-May-12 15:33:25

Annobel, thanks so much for drawing our attention to this lovely experience. I am sending a donation to the people responsible for the webcam.

Annobel Wed 09-May-12 12:14:16

I've just had a great view of the Lady turning over her three eggs and making them really cosy with moss. The first egg could hatch in about 10 days and the others perhaps two or three days later. Hope so.

Stansgran Tue 01-May-12 18:48:26

We've had these bookmarked for a while but goodness how we waste time in our house looking at birds on nests

Annobel Tue 01-May-12 14:08:09

Lady and her mate are sitting on an egg now, the 62nd of her lifetime. Let's hope this one hatches successfully

glassortwo Tue 01-May-12 13:29:33

Keilder now have two nests 1st with three eggs and the second with 2. The male on the second nest does not appear to be a Keilder bird, he has a white tag and numbers, they are trying to trace him.

kielderospreys.wordpress.com/

tanith Sat 07-Apr-12 10:45:17

I've watched Lady and her mates for 3yrs now and find the whole thing so fascinating its like watching a soap opera.
I do wonder what will happen if her mate of last year turns up! Two years ago Lady got so sick even the experts didn't think she would live but she pulled through and managed to fledge her chicks that year.. sadly last year her eggs didn't hatch at all so here's hoping this is a better season for her and her new mate... keeping watching as she could lay her eggs any day now if the first matings were successful.

Annobel Sat 07-Apr-12 10:25:32

Just read the blog (http://blogs.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey/) which reports a lot of mating attempts. Here's hoping!

Annobel Fri 06-Apr-12 13:28:50

Doesn't she just! I'm glad so many of you like this site. I hope some eggs will materialise and hatch this time.

supernana Fri 06-Apr-12 13:12:17

Wonderful...The Lady deserves a high-five smile

ninathenana Thu 05-Apr-12 22:56:12

thanks for thqat, DH will love it smile

nest empty at the moment sad

Riverwalk Tue 03-Apr-12 09:23:39

Fantastic footage. I like the idea of The Lady having a succession of mates over the years and a toyboy to bring her fish - what more could a girl ask for!

glammanana Tue 03-Apr-12 09:00:29

Both birds in residence when I visited then one went off for a while,looking a wee bit cold up there this morning.

Annobel Tue 03-Apr-12 08:35:50

There's snow on the Ospreys' nest this morning. No sign of the birds when I logged in. They must be out fishing or foraging for nesting materials.

Annobel Mon 02-Apr-12 17:07:34

jeni, you put us to shame! blush

Annika Mon 02-Apr-12 15:54:40

Thanks for the link I have just posted it on my fb account smile

MrsJamJam Mon 02-Apr-12 15:19:59

Thanks so much for the link, I've added it to my favourites and will share around the family.

jeni Mon 02-Apr-12 13:36:08

A glow/flame. Try Lowe/scots and it comes up on a list of scots words! [smug]. Emoticon