The Night Time Hunters
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With about two weeks to go until the hatching, as estimated by one of our SPOs, the Osprey Watch Team have enthusiastically continued to monitor the nest. The Osprey pair …
How far do our birds migrate?
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This week the Falls of Clyde hosted a BTO training event looking at how to identify birds by sight and sound. The presenter Scott was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and …
When are the osprey eggs going to hatch?
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Speculation is running high over the dates of the next big event in our osprey calendar, and more and more of our visitors are asking us “when are the eggs …
Ten simple ways to help hedgehogs
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When was the last time you saw a live hedgehog in the wild? For me it was 2015, and before that I hadn’t seen one in a truly natural setting …
Things to Look Forward to in May
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We’ve had a great week here at the visitor centre. May is a wonderful month for nature; we’ve already been hearing cuckoo calls and have been lucky to have see …
Ottering Around
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Last week we introduced you to some of the sights Species Protection Officers are treated to on our nightshift, and now we’d like to show you some exciting activity we’ve …
Spring Arrivals
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Hello avid egg watchers! Incubation is the current priority for our osprey pair, and for a while it seemed like they were the only species actively breeding on the reserve. …
Woodland wildflower trail and singing birds
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Walking around the reserve at this time of the year is a wonderful experience as it seems to be coming alive as the birds sing, the bees buzz and the …
Night Time on the Loch
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With the incubation well under control of our Osprey parents-to-be there is seemingly not much else happening on the Loch but do not get fooled. Species Protection Officers and the …
Sustainability: What Efforts are we Making?
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We wanted to tell you about the sustainability efforts we are making in the visitor centre here at Loch of the Lowes. Please feel free to give us feedback or …