Awesome Autumn Photography: Part 1
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A couple of weeks ago I had a friend come to visit and on our walks around the reserve she took some beautiful photographs that I wanted to share with you all. They …
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! From the Loch of the Lowes team. Reminder that from the 1st of November (tomorrow) we start our winter hours; open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 till 16:00. …
Harvested conifers secure future of Chatelherault
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The future of the nationally important and ancient landscape at Chatelherault Country Park has been saved for future generations by the removal of 18 hectares of commercial plantation conifers. The …
Small is beautiful
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Two closely related species lay a claim to the title of the UK’s smallest bird – the goldcrest and the firecrest. However only one of them, the goldcrest, is seen with …
New path at RSPB Scotland Baron’s Haugh replaces section of Clyde Walkway eroded away by the river
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A section of the Clyde Walkway that collapsed into the river due to erosion has been replaced by a new path at RSPB Scotland Baron’s Haugh. The new path, which …
Owl-O-Ween
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Nocturnal animals are often used to symbolize all things Halloween and one species I’ve been hearing a lot around the reserve this week is the Tawny owl, which is one …
Hibernating Hedgehogs
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Autumn is famous for its cooling temperatures, shorter days and turning leaves. The changing of the seasons is an important trigger for many behavioural and physiological changes in our native …
Greening at Loch of the Lowes – leading by example
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Global climate change and the degradation of ecosystems through resource depletion are two of the biggest challenges that our planet currently faces. As much as we may not wish to, the …
Intern Diary: Changing seasons and new beginnings…
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The leaves have begun to change colour, the evenings are getting shorter and there is a slight chill in the air so it really does feel like autumn is now …