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Produce => Wildlife forum => Topic started by: Carol on June 20, 2010, 20:28:52

Title: Osprey dying at Loch of the Lowes
Post by: Carol on June 20, 2010, 20:28:52
It is sad to read the report from the SWT that the famale osprey at Loch of the Lowes, Nr Dunkeld is dying.  Apparently she turned ill yesterday and is slowly dying.   She has been a Star at the Loch of the Lowes turning up for 20 Seasons and rearing a record number of chicks.  Shame.   I was planning to visit this week but think I will stay away.  Do hope the male manages to continue feeding the chicks which have still not fledged. 

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Title: Re: Osprey dying at Loch of the Lowes
Post by: sawfish on June 21, 2010, 14:12:41
thats a shame, hopefully just old age.
Title: Re: Osprey dying at Loch of the Lowes
Post by: Jeannine on June 21, 2010, 22:57:30
Oh dear, I hope she is not on the webcam  XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Osprey dying at Loch of the Lowes
Post by: Carol on June 21, 2010, 23:42:25
She is not dead yet.   She swooped down for a few sips of water around tea time tonight, so who knows she may recover but they are not being too hopeful.  She has been a great favourite and hopefully her end is not near just yet.

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Title: Re: Osprey dying at Loch of the Lowes
Post by: Jeannine on June 22, 2010, 00:48:38
Of course I had to look but dark in the UK..very moving articles though.I could see into the nest dimly..two  chicks and 1 adult who was moving around a lot. Fidgety and preening.XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Osprey dying at Loch of the Lowes
Post by: Jeannine on June 22, 2010, 08:46:46
Quote from: Jeannine on June 22, 2010, 00:48:38
Of course I had to look but dark in the UK..very moving articles though.I could see into the nest dimly..two  chicks and 1 adult who was moving around a lot. Fidgety and preening.XX Jeannine


She is looking much better,she is stood up and preening and even calling to her mate who is off the nest.. Smashing XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Osprey dying at Loch of the Lowes
Post by: Carol on June 22, 2010, 20:16:25
Thats good Jeannine,  must go and look at the Blog.  Ta.   Hope she makes it.