Weekly Sightings – 3rd – 9th August

It’s been a lovely week at Montrose Basin, with both the weather and the wildlife exceeding our expectations. Continued daily sightings of the Kingfisher on the perch in front of

Big box little box

Hi, Over the last few months the Falls of Clyde Ranger Team have been busy putting up a number of small tit boxes in the woodland. Last week saw the

The adventurous osprey!

Despite the miserable wet weather recently at Loch of the Lowes, there has been plenty of osprey action in and around the nest. As well as fending off several unwanted

Ospreys Galore!

The three young ospreys may have fledged but they are continuing to provide great entertainment for visitors to Loch of the Lowes. Not only do they perch around the trees

Stoats and sightings

It’s been a terrific few weeks for bird sightings, which has continued with the sightings of at least 4 Ruff and juvenile Kingfishers at the Lurgies. However, one species of

The Big Butterfly Count

Did you know that since 2010 Butterfly Conservation have carried out a nationwide survey called the Big Butterfly Count? It is now the world’s biggest survey of butterflies and last

Osprey tag, a swoop and a screaming frenzy!

Anyone visiting Loch of the Lowes over the past few days could be forgiven for thinking that autumn has come early, with damp and dreary weather dominating proceedings. Thankfully however, we still

Snorkelling can be dangerous

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