The Trust is welcoming the arrival of the first osprey of the season near its Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre near Dunkeld.
The osprey was spotted earlier this afternoon when it landed on the nesting sight.
From its size, colouring and frame, it is believed to be a male osprey – possibly the same that has bred at the site in recent years.
There have been no signs as yet of the resident female, affectionately known by many as ‘Lady’, however, staff at the Scottish Wildlife Trust Loch of the Lowes Visitors Centre are awaiting her possible return.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Perthshire Ranger, Emma Rawling, said: “As soon as this osprey was spotted, the phones at the Scottish Wildlife Trust Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre have not stopped ringing.
“Many have been asking if this is the return of our resident female, however, all indications suggest that this is a male.
“The Scottish Wildlife Trust would suggest that people keep an eye on our webcam because her return could be imminent.
“We are all hoping she will return soon, though this cannot be taken for granted.
“The osprey that was spotted may be the breeding male from previous years.
“The behaviour he presented is certainly consistent with a resident bird, having arrived ‘home’ and checked in at the nest, going to get something to eat after a long journey.
“If the bird returns to the nest later today, we will be able to be more certain that it is our male
“The other possibility is that it could be a passing bird just dropping by on route.”