They have definitely fledged now!
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Both juveniles falcons took their first flights today, which was great to see, if slightly nerve racking! At around 15:30 the adult falcon took food up to the branch where …
Wildlife Diary Saturday 9th June
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Osprey update: There’s been no fish for seven hours which is unusual but she’s not shouting and the chick seems happy and well fed. Our chick now has the classic …
Going potty for spotty
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Although not particularly remarkable looking, spotted flycatchers are one of the most elegant birds to populate the woodlands. They are slim and understated, with grey brown backs and whitish undersides. …
The eyasses have…… fledged?
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After much activity, at 6:22 am one chick (with the paler forehead) ran along the nest ledge and using a mixture of flapping and climbing, was able to move to …
Wildlife Diary Friday 8th June
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Fish deliveries seem to be back on track again with a possible Salmon (our female started shredding it before we were able to confirm), a Rainbow Trout and a ubiquitous …
They are still here!
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Our juvenile falcons are still on the ledge, but look to be very close to taking that first jump. The flight feathers look to be almost the length needed. So …
Wildllife Diary Thursday 7th June
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Our wee Osprey chick continues to do really well today despite the strange dearth of fish deliveries by dad- the fishing conditions have been ok but he just seemed to …
Little bit of bread and no cheese
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This phrase perfectly sums up the song of the yellowhammer: a quick string of five to eight notes, ending with a much longer note. Bird guides often come up with …
Wildlife Diary Wed 6th June
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Our single Osprey chick is going from strength to strength and has changed enormously over the last few days. I was away for two days on the weekend and I …
Wildlife Photography at Loch of the Lowes
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We have had an enquiry regarding the facilities and welcome for photographers here at Loch of the Lowes, and the answer is , of course: photographers are always very welcome! …