Intern Diary Week 8
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Once again things have been very quiet here at the watch. This week I spent more time here than usual as I was covering for Sam, our other peregrine intern, …
Spring in full swing
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The recent warm spell of weather here at Montrose Basin has awakened the insect life of spring. Outside the front of the Visitor Centre we have had the warming glimpses …
Watching golden eagles!
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It’s been all go here on the reserve with lots of birds appearing over the past week or so. For an in-depth update, read the blog with recent sightings by …
Spring is in the air
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A beautiful glow has been creeping over Loch of the Lowes this week, as the wildlife acknowledges the arrival of spring with a flurry of activity. The ospreys, already committed …
Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings 15th-21st April
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Hi, High pressure created excellent conditions for bird migration, resulting in the appearance of our first willow warbler (near Corra Linn, 16th) and blackcap (Mid Lodge, 20th). There was also …
Three of the best!
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For those of you who weren’t fortunate enough to be watching the webcam earlier this afternoon, I’m delighted to tell you that we now have a third egg on the …
Victorian Visits to the Vistas of Falls of Clyde
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Folklore, local legends, hidden features, listed buildings, wildlife and famous visitors from past and present. This is just some of what you can expect from the new Victorian trail through …
Intern Diary Week 7 – Slow weekend and a bit of research
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It’s been a slow weekend here at the watch site where the birds are concerned. I’ve been told by our dedicated volunteers that on Thursday the falcon was sitting for …
Eggcitement all round at Lowes!
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More wonderful news at Loch of the Lowes as we announce the arrival of our second osprey egg at 2.36pm this afternoon. Our female made the laying look effortless as …
What’s in that nest box?
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It’s been really busy here on the reserve over the past week or so. I think it’s partly due to the fact that we have all been cooped up all …