Early Stages of a New Osprey Partnership - Loch of the Lowes Webcam (2024)
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- čas přidán 29. 05. 2024
- After losing her long term breeding partner LM12, resident female osprey NC0 has taken the eye of several other male ospreys. A young, heavily marked osprey known to us in the hides as the 'Dark Intruder' appears to have been accepted by NC0 as her potential future mate.
It is clear from his behaviour that 'D.I.' is young and inexperienced, and most likely a 2-3 year old who has never bred before. He is roughly doing the right things by bringing in (small) fish, trying to mate, gathering nesting materials and defending the territory, however he has some way to go to prove himself capable of raising a family next year.
Judging by these clips, 'D.I.' might want to up the size of his fish deliveries on a more regular basis. Although he has managed to catch a couple of larger meals and even waited patiently for 2 hours for NC0 to return before bringing in a more modest offering, given the size of the fish she brought to the nest it seems that size does indeed matter!
Bringing his mate the osprey equivalent of 'flowers' (alder leaves) doesn't quite cut it either - but he's certainly trying his best to impress her and has been heard 'skydancing' over the reserve on multiple occasions.
With the whole of the summer for the pair to strengthen their bond and NC0 guiding him by shouting her needs at every given opportunity, there is plenty time for 'DI' to up his game and prove he is worthy of being her future mate.
Watch our live osprey webcam at Loch of the Lowes reserve to watch how the season continues to unfold. scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/...
Wonderful to see this! ❤
NCO been calling for fish , they both had fish. 😊
Bless them 🙏
🙏🏽🤗 thank you for keeping us up to date with all that info here, I was trying to work out who was coming and going with NCO
What a privilege to be able to see these two getting to know each other, DI's efforts at courting NC0 are touching to witness.
Thank you for all the information provided here & opening up comments for us all to share our interest in these amazing birds.
This is such lovely news even though he’s a bit of a rookie. As you said, he’s got time to up his game this season and then after another winter in Africa hopefully he’ll come back with the skills necessary to raise a family. Thanks for the update
It's great to see NC0 finding a new partner. It does appear that the new male is a bit inexperienced, but as you say, he is trying. I have also been monitoring the nesting couple at Loch Arkaig. They are doing very well with 3 chicks in the nest. Other Osprey nests I have been looking at are in Wales and Ridgefield, Washington, here in the States. - - Anyway, I hope NC0 has a productive season, though it is a bit late to get started with a new male.
Good luck to both of them. Glad to see that NCO is willing to start over again. I could take a few lessons from her.
I am sad about Laddie as I remember him helping Lady Marge in her time of need on the nest. It is still good to see that NC0 seems to be getting on with her new partner though.
This male has a very distinctive flaw (maybe an old injury) in his right eye.. Easy to identify him... Fingers crossed this interaction bodes well for next season...
Encouraging signs of a new partnership.
❤ 🥰 👍🏻
Absolutely awesome for NCO To find another mate, soon after Laddies, death, bless him, hope he stays with her
Absoluteley superurb 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘