One step forward, two steps back
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I happened to be on holiday in Estonia on the first day of spring this year and it was snowing. Naturally you make excuses for such a thing due to …
Breeding birds in un-Spring-like weather
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At this time of year, the spring air is full of the sounds of countless birds calling and singing. Males are vying with each other for the best territory and …
Mandarin Duck at Loch of the Lowes – Update
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We were contacted last month by the owner of a stolen Mandarin duck. We were sorry to learn today that this pet duck has died. We offered as much assistance …
The week so far….
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Over the last few days at Loch of the Lowes it’s been made very clear that winter is not letting go just yet. We have been experiencing frequent snow showers, …
Yesterday (24th April) on the Osprey Nest
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Yesterday at Loch of the Lowes it appeared that we would have a quiet day, with intermittent incubation change-overs between our pair of ospreys. Alas, this was not to be, …
Exciting new stuff!
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Hi everyone! A lot of new things have started these last two weeks! Every Saturday from now on a Public Engagement activity will take place. Last week it was wildflower …
Optics Fair Tomorrow!
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Our ospreys have been kept on their toes today with an intruder osprey flying close to their nest. On one occasion the male became very agitated and on arriving back …
Wildlife Photography at Loch of the Lowes
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Apart from a good bird watching spot, Loch of the Lowes is also a good place for wildlife photography. The location allows photographers to come up close and personal with …
Did you know that there are such things as wild daffodils?
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Recently the team has been on a wild daffodil hunt here at the Falls of Clyde. Wild daffodils have been introduced into Scotland but are native to England and Wales. …
Spring is here and so are some of our wildflowers – Part 2
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As the days go by more of our wild flowers are appearing along the sides of the boardwalk, including: Great wood-rush, Cuckoo Flower, Pink Purslane, Moschatel, Blackthorn and Dog Violet.