One last blog
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I think I have one of the best-positioned desks ever. If I am inside working on something I can watch what’s going on outside whether that be the daily occurrence …
Mysterious Lacewings
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A while ago now Jenny and I spotted something fluttering just off the edge of the path while doing our bumblebee walk. Not being able to ID it we took …
Eager Beavers
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As our osprey family wing their way south we’re also coming to the end of our season of People’s Postcode Lottery Beaver Watches here at Loch of the Lowes. These …
Growing Rowan
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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 …
Caught on Camera
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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 …
Are you an Otter Spotter?
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Otters are often seen at the Falls of Clyde particularly from autumn to spring. This week at dipper watch we saw something that instantly made me think otter, as it …
What I’ve Learnt at Montrose Basin
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As my internship is coming to an end I have decided to make a blog telling just how much I have learnt over the past 3 months here at the …
Why do we have ponies in the meadow?
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You may have noticed that we have two very beautiful white ponies in the meadow at the Falls of Clyde. You may have also thought why on earth have they …
New Bat Roost at Upper Nethan Gorge
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If you have ever walked your dog through the Upper Nethan Gorge reserve you have probably noticed a rather dilapidated old brick building next to the path. It may not …
Introducing the new ranger team at Loch of the Lowes
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It’s been a busy few weeks here at Loch of the Lowes with the new Ranger Team settling in and getting to know the other Perthshire Reserves. Assistant Volunteer Rangers …