How do you tell the difference between LM12 and NC0?
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We’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about how we recognise our resident ospreys so here is a quick guide that will hopefully help you tell the difference between …
NC0 lays her second egg
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At 8.04 am yesterday (Wednesday 14th April) we were delighted to see NC0 lay her second egg. As expected, NC0 stood up shortly after laying which gave us all …
Meet our new Species Protection Officers at Loch of the Lowes
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It has been a strange start to the season here at Loch of the Lowes. Our four brand new Species Protection Officers have had two weeks to really get to know each other …
NC0 Lays an egg!
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At 10:18am on Sunday the 11th April, NC0 laid her first egg of the season! This is particularly exciting as this is the first egg NC0 has laid on our …
April snow at Loch of the Lowes
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Over Easter weekend our ospreys have had a wide range of weather to contend with. Despite Saturday being lovely and sunny with temperatures reaching almost 20 degrees Celsius, Sunday brought …
Hedgehogs in the garden
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As the days are getting longer and the weather warms up, we are delighted to notice the re-appearance of our much-loved hedgehogs. These lovely small mammals spend the winter months …
Loch of the Lowes ospreys – calm before the storm!
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On yet another windy afternoon, we were enjoying watching LM12 and NC0 spending time on the nest together. Over the last few days, our ospreys have spent a bit of …
Celebrating World Osprey Week in style!
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What a way to celebrate World Osprey Week! Today at 13:21 the female osprey known as NC0 returned to Loch of the Lowes and was immediately greeted by resident male …
The ospreys are back at Loch of the Lowes but when can you visit?
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We’re very excited to have our first osprey sighting of the year! Hopefully NC0 won’t be far behind LM12 and we’ll get this season started. Sadly, even though we have …
Our osprey season is close to lift off
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As the days lengthen and signs of spring emerge, our team at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve is eagerly preparing for the return of ospreys. The Trust’s Perthshire Ranger Sara Rasmussen shares a recap of 2020’s challenging season, and looks …