Otter Tracking
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On Monday I went out on the reserve in search of signs of otter activity along the river bank. Otters are extremely elusive creatures and although primarily nocturnal, can occasionally …
Osprey Migration Update 4th February
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Our young osprey Blue YD seems to continue to enjoy the terrain inland from the coast this last week, with most of his activity being in a triangle between the …
Yet More Snow
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We have had yet more snow here at Loch of the Lowes today- though nothing like as deep as last week thankfully- yet! Just in case you were wondering what …
This Week’s Sightings
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The past week has seen a host of first sightings on the reserve for 2013. On Sunday the 27th of January a Jack Snipe, Water Rail and Bullfinch were all seen from the …
Job Opportunity
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Do you live in Angus? Are you between the ages of 16-19? Are you looking to pursue a career in conservation or in a visitor focused environment? Are you registered …
Job Opportunity – Community Jobs Scotland
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Do you live in Perthshire? Are you between the ages of 16-19? Are you looking to pursue a career in conservation? Are you registered unemployed with the JobCentre and not already …
Torpor or Hibernation?
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Mammals have a high metabolic rate in order to maintain their body temperature and therefore need an effective way of reducing energy costs in winter. Smaller species are especially at …
Osprey Update 18th of January to 22nd January
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Our young osprey seems to have left the coast for the present time and has settled in the inland waterways along the Senegal River. He commonly makes his way to …
Visitor Centre Closed Tomorrow
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We apologise again but unfortunately the visitor will remain closed tomorrow. Although there has been no further snowfall today, temperatures have remained low so there hasn’t been any significant thaw. …
Visitor Centre Closed Until Sunday
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Please accept our apologies for the fact that the Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre will be CLOSED UNTIL SUNDAY at the earliest- please check here for further updates. Whilst we …