Fledging time is upon us!

This time of year is undoubtedly the most exciting time for the team at Loch of the Lowes. We get to watch with baited breath for the first chick to

Could we reintroduce lynx to Scotland?

The Trust believes that there is a case to be developed that would support the reintroduction of lynx. In this article, Tom Ovenden, who previously worked for the Trust as

Chick season on Handa Island

June has been a busy month for us all on the island, heading out to the cliffs to check on the many eggs of the guillemots and kittiwakes, or venturing

Wing flapping lessons

Our chicks are certainly growing up fast! The chicks are now feeding themselves and grabbing the fish from their parent’s talons, rather than waiting for the female to feed them.

The Marvellous Pea Family

Unless you’re into your botany, you might think that the origin of the popular edible garden pea was from a small lineage of wild peas; however in reality the members

Meet PT4 and PT5

What a cracker of a day for the annual ringing of the young osprey chicks! The team at Lowes could not have asked for better weather; calm, warm and not

Cameras

Please be aware that our camera will be down this morning because we have engaged a local licensed ringer to ring the chicks. We hope to have the webcam back

Life on the Loch: Otters

The Eurasian otter is one of Britain’s most elusive mammals, but is actually present in every county in the UK. Otters are part of the “mustelid” family, which also includes

Lowes in the summer

We’ve had a real mix of weather at Loch of the Lowes in June. The month has brought everything from dark, wet, stormy weather to long, balmy days filled with

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