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. …
Latvia’s Beavers
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You may remember that back in September I got the chance to go to Latvia and learn all about their culture and conservation practices. With the recent news of the …
Update on FR3: 15th December 2016
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Our young satellite tagged osprey from 2015, FR3, has been settled back into his “home territory” near Bulok in the Gambia for over two months now, having ventured eastwards towards …
December Sightings
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December started off with a bang – a male smew in eclipse plumage, was spotted on the loch swimming close to the hide. An exciting sighting indeed! Chaffinches and coal …
Buzz in the Visitor’s Centre
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Still looking for that special gift? How about one of these handcrafted dragonflies? At Loch of the Lowes we are selling dragonflies for £9.99 each, beautifully created by our Visitor …
Christmas wildlife gifts
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Christmas will soon be upon us… are you still looking for that special gift for a loved one? Then look no further! At Loch of the Lowes we have the …
November sightings
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November has been mild but still cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping below zero. The cold conditions have increased the number of chaffinches and coal tits visiting the feeding station, due …
Beavers at Loch of the Lowes
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Loch of the Lowes has been home to charismatic species including ospreys and red squirrels for decades. Recently a more unusual species took up residence at the reserve when two …
Changing Scenery.
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The Loch of the Lowes changes constantly with every season. Here are some photos of the loch in different seasons. Chris Cachia Zammit
Squirrel mania!
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As winter approaches more and more red squirrels are visiting the feeding station, frantically collecting peanuts and hiding them in safe storage spaces for the lean months to come. It’s …