The events of last night!
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Whilst I was lucky enough to witness our female laying her first egg, this time it was the turn of our Species Protection Officers, and Freya has written a fantastic …
First egg at Loch of the Lowes
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After an anxious wait, I am delighted to announce that at 12.52am this morning our female laid her first egg! After a view minutes of visible panting and contractions, she …
Good things come to those who wait!
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18 days after reuniting with her partner LM12 at Loch of the Lowes, LF15 finally put an end to our anxious wait and laid her first egg of the season …
Still Waiting!
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Just a wee note to say that we are still waiting for an egg to be laid. After a windy morning under clear blue skies, the clouds are now rolling …
The Waiting Game
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There is a great feeling of excited anticipation running through the Visitor Centre and Hides at Loch of the Lowes today. Our female, LF15, is blissfully unaware of how carefully …
Intruder Alert
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Yesterday, osprey watch started quietly with mating attempts few and far between. It wasn’t until 09:20 that the action kicked off when LF15 was forced to chase off a rather persistent buzzard, …
A rainy morning at Loch of the Lowes
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Osprey season at Loch of the Lowes is certainly our busiest time, and we are very lucky every year to be joined by hard working, residential Species Protection Officers (SPOs) …
A chilly day
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With mist, rain and a cold chill in the air, it’s been another quiet day at the osprey nest at Loch of the Lowes. Our pair have been doing a …
Webcam glitches
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As some of you may be aware, the Osprey Nest webcam is “glitching” again, showing a picture of an empty nest. Rest assured, the ospreys are fine and have been …
Mandarin Duck at Loch of the Lowes
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On 22 March, a male Mandarin duck made an appearance at the Loch of the Lowes feeding station. Although Mandarin ducks are not native to Scotland, this did not come …