Second egg of the season!
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Congratulations to our pair of breeding ospreys for their second egg of the season! We first spotted the new egg at 2:40pm when the female stood up on the nest …
What do the names foggie-toddler, dusty miller and bumbard all have in common?
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I have got myself all in a buzz about bumblebees these past few weeks. I recently went on a Bumblebee Identification training course with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BCT). Did …
Easter Wildlife Adventures with the Clyde and Avon Valley Wildlife Campaign 2017
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Can you spot a badger at Baron’s Haugh? A Kingfisher near Carluke? A Damselfly in Dalzell Estate? These three species have been unveiled as the latest species of the month …
The first egg is here!
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Exciting news, the first osprey egg of the season has been laid this evening! The female stood up at 7:10pm to reveal the mottled egg and within a few minutes …
Reserve staff update
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Well so far, this season has got off to a good start, with both our ospreys returning, and getting to know one another again. I thought I would just update …
Osprey Watch Begins
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This year’s osprey watch started with a beautiful sunrise on a chilly April morning. I began my first shift with excitement and some trepidation as it dawned on me that …
Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings – 27th March to 2nd April 2017
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Hey everyone, So it has been a pretty interesting week for sightings, we will start off with some great news and that is we have had a sighting of a peregrine …
Couldn’t believe my eyes!
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A spectacular bird was spotted by a visitor this morning! “I was watching the ospreys,” she told us excitedly, “and suddenly saw this large, long legged pink bird wading at …
Festival fun in the Clyde and Avon Valley 6 – 14 May 2017
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Discover what secrets are tucked into the Clyde and Avon Valley by taking part in an exciting and vibrant Festival, Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 May 2017. The programme includes …
How our ospreys are getting along so far
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Since arriving at Loch of the Lowes and meeting up again after their months apart over the winter, our resident ospreys have been settling back in to their Scottish home. …