What is Lichen?

At this time of year, when the trees begin to thin we can see much more of what’s going on in the forest canopy, including the lichen that lines the

Last of the summer signs

Suddenly, it’s the first week of September and already the first signs of Autumn are showing. The mornings are a bit colder, some plants are going to seed, and it’s

Growing Rowan

The rowan tree and its bright red berries have long been associated with autumn arriving. Rowan, Sorbus aucuparia is also known as mountain ash. However, it is completely unrelated to

Osprey Update: Empty Nest

It’s come to the time of year when we have an empty osprey nest again. It’s been a wonderful osprey season at Loch of the Lowes where we’ve been treated

Finding Fungi at the Falls

Recently my eye has been caught by the many fungi that are adorning the reserve with their unusual colours and textures. In fact, it’s been difficult for me to walk

Caught on Camera

You may have noticed footage and pictures appearing on our Facebook page from camera traps. Camera traps are being used more and more frequently in research. This is because they

Osprey Update: Has PT0 Left for Migration?

Juvenile osprey PT0 has now not been seen by staff since Monday morning (around 10:30am), and it is believed that he (or she!) has left for migration. There was therefore

What Lies Beneath…

?Estuaries are truly special places and Montrose Basin is no exception. The mixing of North Sea salt water and fresh water of the River South Esk in this unusual enclosed

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