Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes – Week 4
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It’s been a fairly quiet week here for LM12 and NC0, which we are sure they are both grateful for after defending their eggs and nest from repeated intrusions last …
Meet Our Species Protection Officers at Loch of the Lowes!
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It’s been an interesting start to the Osprey Season here at Loch of the Lowes! An early arrival on the 13th March from LM12 had the team poised for an …
Osprey Diary at Loch of the Lowes – Weeks 1 & 2
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Here at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve, our 24-hour Osprey Watch is well underway. NC0 laid her first egg on Tuesday 12th April and her second on Friday 15th …
NC0 has laid her second egg!
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NC0 has laid her second egg of the season! At 16:05 on Friday 15 April she stood up to show that she is now sitting on two beautiful mottled eggs! …
NC0 lays her first egg of 2022!
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NC0 laid her first egg of the season at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve at 18:34 this evening. Her first egg comes 20 days after arriving on the reserve …
What can we expect from Osprey Season 2022?
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What to Expect from this Year’s Osprey Season at Loch of the Lowes – A Glance Back at the Events of 2021. This year’s season at Loch of the Lowes, …
NC0 has arrived back at Loch of the Lowes
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NC0 has returned to Loch of the Lowes for her third season here in Perthshire. She landed on the nest at 6:14pm yesterday and was soon joined by her mate, …
The countdown has begun…
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It’s that time of year again as we’re searching the skies for that familiar wing shape and distinctive call as our male and female osprey return from migration. Who will …
Egyptian geese: where did they come from?
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Outside of osprey season it’s not unusual to have other birds or mammals investigating the osprey nest. Usually they are looking for insects, fungi or even grass to feed on. …
Fallow deer
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Fallow deer (Dama dama) are a medium sized deer who grow up to 1.8m in length. They were introduced into the UK in the 11th century by the Normans. Originally …