Stunning Aurora at Loch of the Lowes 28th Feb
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We hope your were lucky enough to see the rare treat of widespread northern lights in the UK last night. What an awe inspiring spectacle of nature the Aurora is- …
Blue YZ’s Legacy – 27th Feb 2014
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The sad news of the confirmation of Blue YZ’s death in Africa (see Tuesday’s blog here http://blogs.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey/2014/02/24/sad-news-of-blue-yz-confirmed-24th-feb/) has touched many people. Thank you to everyone who has written, called and …
Upcoming Events at Loch of the Lowes
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Two exciting events coming up here at Loch of the Lowes whilst we await spring and the ospreys arrival. Fancy a taste of the exotic? Ever wondered if there was …
Sad News of Blue YZ Confirmed 24th Feb
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We can now confirm the sad news that Blue YZ, the osprey chick born at Loch of the Lowes in summer 2013, has died in Guinea Bissau as her …
Fairies baths’ and dead man’s fingers!
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Last week I managed to take some photos of different animal tracks I found on the reserve. The weather has been truly awful for us the past couple of months …
Winter Warmers
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It doesn’t seem to matter how cold and severe the weather is, our garden birds are still out in force, feeding away and going about their business as usual, all …
Job opportunity at Loch of the Lowes
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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 …
Osprey Tracking Update 17th Feb
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2012 Osprey chick Blue YD is still on the coast of Senegal this week, having skilfully avoided being seen by colleagues there recently by moving from his winter riverside territory …
Winter Wildlife Diary 14th Feb
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I am sometimes asked what the “osprey” ranger does all winter here at Loch of the Lowes, so I thought I’d give you all an insight into my week this …
Our peregrines are ready – are you!
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Both our peregrines were spotted on Friday looking in really good condition, although they are getting on a bit now, they still have an excellent chance of breeding successfully this …