Upcoming Events at Loch of the Lowes
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Whilst we still wait for our osprey eggs to hatch, we thought we’d let you know about the great events that are coming up in the next few weeks at our …
Reserve Sightings
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The main attraction at the Basin this week has undoubtedly been the Eurasian Spoonbill that has been roosting on Miss Erskine’s Bank. First spotted last Sunday before moving onto St …
Osprey Update 23rd May
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Still no egg hatching at Loch of the Lowes osprey nest -yet. Everyone has been asking us if we are worried or have given up hope and the short answer …
Displays without delay
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As mentioned in the previous blog, the peregrines are wasting no time in restarting their courtship behaviour and have been nest scraping at least 3 possible new nest sites. The …
Probable sighting of Blue YD in Yorkshire!
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There have been no egg developments on the osprey nest as yet today, BUT excitingly we have received information which leads us to believe that our pioneering two-year old from Angus, …
Have you ever seen this ‘little fool’?
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At the weekend I was lucky enough to see not one but five dotterel! These birds are not commonly seen but as I was climbing my 7th and 8th Munros …
Cheeky Mink!
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Although the peregrines have not had any chicks this year the watch site is still open until the 15th of June providing some of the best views of peregrines in …
Osprey Migration News: 21st May
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He’s on the move!! Blue YD has started heading north once more and the current data indicates he could be en route to Scotland… He spent Sunday night roosting …
Imminent egg hatching
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We are now at the point where we can start to expect signs of hatching. Staff and volunteers at the visitor centre are all eagerly awaiting and watching for any …
Osprey Update 19th May
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Our apologies for the lack of updates over the weekend- your ranger is very poorly and the rest of the staff and volunteer crew kindly filled in for her at …