Wildlife Blog 31st May 2011
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Events from the nest today: Our famous osprey pair continue to incubate the three eggs here at Loch of the Lowes, with our female incubating throughout the night. At 4.18am …
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After the strong winds and sudden heavy downpours of rain over the last week, the forecast is for warmer, calmer weather ahead. Falling Trees It was alarming to find that …
Wildlife Blog 30th May 2011
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Events from the nest: Today has carried on much the same as usual with both ospreys turning the eggs regularly and several egg duty swaps throughout the day. 7Y has …
The eyasses are a lot more active
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The eyasses are growing up fast and will probably fledge the eyrie in less than two weeks. Their adult plumage has really come through now. It is amazing how much …
Wildlife Blog 29th May 2011
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Events from the nest: It is now day 40 since the 3rd egg was layed, there is still a possibility that an egg may hatch and we would all love …
What do herons eat? Well….
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Standing as tall as a child and with a wingspan exceeding six feet, one of the most instantly recognisable birds on the Basin is the grey heron. At this time …
Wildlife Blog 28th May 2011
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Events from the nest today: It is now 45 days after the first egg was laid, 42 after the second, and 39 after the third. There is still a chance …
Wildlife Blog 27th May 2011
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Good afternoon all, Events at the nest today: After the brief spell of squally weather our osprey pair has endured this week, life in the nest has returned to normal. …
The eyasses plumage is coming through
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The eyasses are still growing at an incredible rate. They are a lot more active on the ledge, walking up and down and wing flapping frequently. The eyasses now have …
Wildlife Blog 26th May 2011
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Events from the nest today: It is now 43 days after the first egg was laid and 40 days after the second. We remain hopeful here at Loch of the …