Buzz in the Visitor’s Centre
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Still looking for that special gift? How about one of these handcrafted dragonflies? At Loch of the Lowes we are selling dragonflies for £9.99 each, beautifully created by our Visitor …
Christmas wildlife gifts
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Christmas will soon be upon us… are you still looking for that special gift for a loved one? Then look no further! At Loch of the Lowes we have the …
November sightings
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November has been mild but still cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping below zero. The cold conditions have increased the number of chaffinches and coal tits visiting the feeding station, due …
Beavers at Loch of the Lowes
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Loch of the Lowes has been home to charismatic species including ospreys and red squirrels for decades. Recently a more unusual species took up residence at the reserve when two …
Changing Scenery.
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The Loch of the Lowes changes constantly with every season. Here are some photos of the loch in different seasons. Chris Cachia Zammit
Squirrel mania!
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As winter approaches more and more red squirrels are visiting the feeding station, frantically collecting peanuts and hiding them in safe storage spaces for the lean months to come. It’s …
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter
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As the temperatures are falling lower and lower, increasing numbers of wintering bird migrants are coming to Loch of the Lowes. Sizable flocks of pink footed and greylag geese can …
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! From the Loch of the Lowes team. Reminder that from the 1st of November (tomorrow) we start our winter hours; open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 till 16:00. …
Small is beautiful
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Two closely related species lay a claim to the title of the UK’s smallest bird – the goldcrest and the firecrest. However only one of them, the goldcrest, is seen with …
Hibernating Hedgehogs
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Autumn is famous for its cooling temperatures, shorter days and turning leaves. The changing of the seasons is an important trigger for many behavioural and physiological changes in our native …