Quite ‘fawned’ of Deer?
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Wandering around the reserve at this time of year you will have likely spotted some deer grazing in the woodland. This guide should help you identify which species you are …
What to expect in Autumn
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As we wander slowly into autumn, we all experience the familiar changes of season: the leaves on the trees are turning; foliage is beginning to wither. It’s the time of …
Sunday at Lowes
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It’s been a busy day (so far) at Loch of the Lowes with warm, dry weather bringing lots of visitors to see the ospreys and red squirrels. We are running …
Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings – 13-19 March 2017
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Hey Everyone! My names Mike and I am the new Falls of Clyde Seasonal Ranger. I am going to be bringing the latest sightings from both on and near the …
Highlights from 2016
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As 2016 comes to an end, here are the highlights of the year January, February These two months saw us busily preparing activities for the events for the coming season. …
Do you know how good a deer’s sense of smell is?
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Last week was our first badger watch of the year. Having seen badgers a fair bit over the years I have been working here at the Falls of Clyde, I …
Fieldfare and other wildlife…
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Things are starting to happen here at the Falls of Clyde! I have seen snowdrops appearing across the reserve and although they are planted; they are still very beautiful. We …
Recent wildlife sightings – birds, mammals and fungi!
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We’ve had a few different wildlife sightings reported from members of the public this week. One of which was from a gentleman who lives near Happendon Services on the M74. …
Misty mornings
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The mornings at Lowes are becoming more mystical and atmospheric every day, as Autumn progresses. The mist trapped by the hills, sweeping over the golf course and hovering over the …
Good weather for ducks (and fallow deer apparently!)
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After a few days of something more akin to summer weather normal service has been resumed here at Loch of the Lowes. The signs weren’t good from the word go today, …