Bracken Bash at Balnaguard!
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The first volunteer task day of the summer was at Balnaguard Glen, where we spent the day bracken bashing. Bracken can be very invasive, so controlling it is important to …
July at Loch of the Lowes
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It was hot and sunny yesterday and cool and rainy today, which just about sums up the weather so far this month. Our young ospreys seem to be enjoying the …
A fond farewell
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When I arrived at Loch of the Lowes for my first day as Visitor Centre Assistant on Monday 13th December 2010, little did I comprehend the rollercoaster ride of highs, …
Leaving the Nest
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Regular viewers of our webcam will have noticed the osprey nest has frequently been empty since Sunday morning. PH1, the younger osprey chick, fledged the nest 07:16am. PH2 …
PH1 Fledges!
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PH1 has joined his sibling in the sky! When we opened up the hides this morning it was a shock to discover the osprey nest was empty! The juveniles are …
Assistant Ranger Team 2017!
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Now that the osprey season is drawing to a close, a new team of volunteers is taking over the bothy for the next three months! Our role as assistant rangers …
PH2 has fledged!
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The eldest osprey chick (PH2) fledged the nest this afternoon at 2.04pm. First flights normally last just a few minutes – PH2 flew a few circled around the nest …
New Perthshire Ranger
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Hello, I am Rachael the new Perthshire Ranger. I am extremely pleased to be working here for the Scottish Wildlife Trust and to have 5 special and diverse reserves to …
Doug Allan: Wild Images, Wild Life
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On Friday 21st July at 7.30pm the Birnam Arts Centre is hosting a very special evening in aid of Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Birnam Arts charity. Doug Allan is …
Ready to Leave the Nest?
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Heavy rain last week made for a miserable few days for our osprey chicks. Unable to take cover in a sheltered perch, they spent a few days hunkered down in …