Second Osprey Chick Hatches at Loch of the Lowes!
The second osprey chick has hatched here at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve. The chick emerged fully from the eggshell at 3.24am on Saturday 21st May. You can watch the hatching process unfold in the video below.
The first crack in the egg was spotted at 12:33pm on Friday 20th May.
The hole in the second egg got bigger as the night went on © Scottish Wildlife Trust Webcam
Chick #2 emerging from its shell in the early hours of Saturday morning © Scottish Wildlife Trust Webcam
Eggs can take up to 24 hours to hatch, but after around 15 hours, chick #2 practically walked out of its shell! In the photo below you can see it next to its sibling, who after almost two days is already much bigger!
We can expect the third and final chick to hatch over the coming days, so keep an eye on the webcam here! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for regular updates.
Bethany Walsh and Daniela Senatore
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The second osprey chick has hatched here at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve. The chick emerged fully from the eggshell at 3.24am on Saturday 21st May. You can watch …