Wildlife News 30th June
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We’ve been treated to a run of really good weather lately here at Loch of the Lowes and all our wildlife and birds in particular have really appreciated it. There …
Reserve Sightings
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While we have a few waders that remain at Montrose all year round, predominantly Oystercatchers and Curlew, the numbers of other species drop dramatically in the spring and summer months …
Victorian Grand Tour
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If you are interested in the history of New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde, curious about what was happening on the reserve 150 years ago, or just looking for a …
Go badger watching and see sparrowhawks as well!
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Last week I took a group of folk on one of our luxury badger watches. It was a stiflingly hot evening and was still well over twenty degrees when we …
Osprey Eggs 27th June
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The osprey eggs which were removed from the nest yesterday for examination are fascinating . Not only are they different shapes- one is distinctively elongated , whereas the other …
Osprey Diary 26th June
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Our ospreys have now incubated their unsuccessful eggs for a staggering 74days to no avail. This shows just shows how remarkably persistent and dedicated they are as parents and just how …
How to be a Wildlife Spy: A Special Event
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Ever wondered how folk like rangers get such good views of wildlife? Ever wondered how professional photographers get close enough to get those stunning shots of wildlife? Ever wondered who …
Amazing Amphibians!
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Following on from Laura’s amphibian blog last week I thought I would share my own experience of dragon hunting! Two weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend a training course …
Reserve Sightings
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We finally have some good news about the terns – although following the experience of the last few years we’re certainly not getting ahead of ourselves! Today has seen the …
Summer loving
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Here at loch of the Lowes spring appears to have sprung, and summer is most definitely under way. The beavers are now a regular sighting (it’s my opinion that the …