Life on the Loch: Otters
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The Eurasian otter is one of Britain’s most elusive mammals, but is actually present in every county in the UK. Otters are part of the “mustelid” family, which also includes …
Lowes in the summer
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We’ve had a real mix of weather at Loch of the Lowes in June. The month has brought everything from dark, wet, stormy weather to long, balmy days filled with …
Weekly update 15/06/2019
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This week has been a busy one for the Loch of Lowes team. In the build up to our wild weekend we’ve been out guddling about in the shallows …
Volunteer week
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During Volunteer Week 2019 we held a Hatching Party to celebrate our 2 chicks and to say thanks to our dedicated volunteers at Lowes. We enjoyed a fascinating talk by …
Watching over ospreys at Loch of the Lowes
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I became involved with Osprey Watch after volunteering at the Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre during the summer of 2018. I’ve always enjoyed watching wildlife and I was enthusiastic …
The Famous Scots Pine at Loch of the Lowes
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Perthshire is known as Big Tree Country and the mixed woodland bordering Loch of the Lowes is rich with magnificent examples of mature silver birch, oak and Scots Pine. Scots …
Time flies when you’re having fun!
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It’s hard to believe that our eight week run of Osprey Watch is at an end! It’s been quite a ride. We’ve nervously waited for our breeding male LM12 to …