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 …
Helping pollinators as spring arrives
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As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, many of us are itching to roll up our sleeves and get out into the garden to give it a …
50 Years of Lowes Part 3 1984-2000
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This blog continues the story of how the Scottish Wildlife Trust created the Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve & Visitor Centre as we know it today. Follow this link to …
History of Lowes Part Two 1972-1984
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Back in 2019, in those pre-Covid days of yesteryear, we began a series of blogs on the creation of Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve. That year …
A Positive View to End the Year
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At the end of this difficult year, here’s some good news! These examples are a tiny fraction of the good work being carried out to address climate change, biodiversity loss …
Heading Towards Winter Solstice
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Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre will be open as usual next week-end, Friday (18th Dec) and Saturday and Sunday. Make sure to stock up on bird seed for your …
Preparing for Festivities
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Before talking about easy ways to prepare for the Christmas season in a sustainable, eco-friendly way, we just want to mention a change to our car park. Unfortunately, due to …