Peregrine watch closed but story is not over yet…
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The peregrine watch site has now closed for the season. Unfortunately, it has been a repeat of last years story; with the falcon laying only one egg (normally 3-4) in …
Everything but peregrine chicks
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We’ve had everything but peregrine chicks at the watch site today. From blue tit chicks calling in the nest box, a recently fledged wren on the shed roof and baby …
Reserve Sightings
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This week has continued the sightings of young birds throughout the Basin. The last count on the Eider ducklings was 103, as of today, and these have been joined by …
Goodbye and Thankyou Three- 13th June
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Today is a bit of a sad day for us here at Loch of the Lowes as we say goodbye to some of the core team that have helped protect …
Searching for dragons…
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At the beginning of the year Froglife started the Scottish Dragon Finder project. Scottish Dragon Finder aims to reach as many people as possible across Scotland, giving people the chance …
Osprey News 12th June
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Another day of fruitless incubation at the osprey nest at Loch of the Lowes- these birds are nothing if not persistent! Today is 60 days since the first egg was …
Unusual Visitor to the Osprey Nest
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No its not a killer bug attacking the birds, though it looks like its taking a taste of her tail- its a shield bug on the camera lens- a guess …
Osprey Diary 10th June: Fish Delivery Report
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By Emma Castle- Smith, VC assistant: As a new member of staff this season, I have been tasked with keeping an eye on this year’s fish deliveries. Through this important …
Osprey Diary 9th June
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After what seems like many days with not much to report on the osprey nest at Loch of the Lowes except endless incubation, we have had a lot of excitement …
End of an era?
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A visitor at the peregrine watch site yesterday asked if it is the end of a dynasty for the Falls of Clyde pair? Although it is looking likely that the …