Nuts About Squirrels – this Sunday
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Discover your inner red squirrel at Loch of the Lowes this Sunday, with squirrel expert Ken Neil from Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels. Ken will be giving illustrated talks in the …
A second fledging!
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I’m delighted to be able to report that a short time ago at 11.31 we had our second fledging in as many days, with KP1 taking her first flight. Will …
Fledging videos
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In case you missed either of them, videos of KP0 and KP1’s fledgings are now available on the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Youtube channel.
KP0 Fledged!
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At 11.32am this morning, 11th July, our osprey chick KP0 flew off the nest for the first time! After several circuits of powerful flight over the loch, directly infront of …
Who will fledge first?
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Over the last few days our three osprey chicks have been practising their wing flapping, stretching, hopping and helicoptering. Yesterday’s blustery winds and sudden gusts caused great hilarity and gasps …
Is FR3 on the move?
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The latest satellite data for FR3 covering the period from 27th June to 4th July, shows little change in our young osprey’s activity until the last couple of days. Up to …
Powerful Pollinators Family Fun Day
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This weekend why not delve into the magical world of bees, butterflies and other vitally important pollinators? Get helpful hints to attract them to your garden. There will be lots …
Great grebe photos!
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Having said in my blog post yesterday that we hadn’t managed to get any photos of the great crested grebe with her chicks, lo and behold I’ve been sent this …
Plenty of goings on
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This afternoon I’ve spent some time in hides catching up on what’s been happening with our osprey family, and the other incredible wildlife we have here at Loch of the Lowes. …
Satellite Tracking the Ospreys
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A few days ago, our three young ospreys were ringed and this prompted queries regarding whether we would be fitting satellite trackers on them as well. We will not be …