Exciting times ahead for our young birds
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When we think about birds one of the things we usually associate them with are their nests. Almost all birds build nests as a safe place to incubate their eggs …
Do you know which bird holds the world record for sustained flight in nature?
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If you read my article last week you may have already guessed that I am quite passionate in encouraging people to spend more time outside. The Wildlife Trust’s national campaign …
An Update on Our Chicks
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With the sun shining, bank holiday visitors streaming in, and of course our chicks hatching, Lowes has become a hive of activity this week. Incase you’ve missed anything, here’s a …
Hungry Mouths
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With one chick on the nest and two more hopefully not far behind, our male osprey, LM12, will have to step up his fishing efforts to feed his growing family. …
May Has Been A Month For Ospreys At Montrose Basin
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Yesterday we were very excited to hear that the first osprey chick has hatched at Loch of the Lowes! This past month has been all about ospreys, not just because …
Fledglings are appearing at Montrose Basin
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The weather has been glorious in Montrose recently – visitors have been enjoying stunning views across the basin, spotting ospreys fishing and perching on fence posts by our visitor centre …
Understanding Incubation
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The time for egg hatching is fast approaching, and our Osprey pair have been patiently attending to their three eggs in their own remarkable way. However, incubation must be complete …
How far do our birds migrate?
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This week the Falls of Clyde hosted a BTO training event looking at how to identify birds by sight and sound. The presenter Scott was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and …
Spring Arrivals
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Hello avid egg watchers! Incubation is the current priority for our osprey pair, and for a while it seemed like they were the only species actively breeding on the reserve. …
Woodland wildflower trail and singing birds
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Walking around the reserve at this time of the year is a wonderful experience as it seems to be coming alive as the birds sing, the bees buzz and the …