February update: Early Signs of Spring
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I hope you have all been enjoying the super moons over the last few weeks, cloud permitting. As well as having bright moonlight at night from the two full moons …
Starting 2018 at Lowes
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The harsh winter weather over New Year saw overnight temperatures plunge to -12C, with ‘daytime highs’ reaching a balmy -4C. The effect on the loch was stunning, the water being …
Beating the bulge and the winter blues
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Happy New Year and welcome 2018. Many of us have over indulged over the Christmas period and some of us start the New Year with resolutions such as healthy eating …
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 …
Swanning Around
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We have recently noticed a group of mute swans hanging around just off the point at Lowes. These flocks are formed by non-territorial, non-breeding or failed breeding birds and this …
Bark and buds
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As we find in nature, there are always trade-offs: evergreens which retain their leaves are maximising the photosynthetic period allowing them to grow more over the year. Deciduous trees lose …
November update at Lowes
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We are seeing a whole variety of species on the loch during the past couple of weeks. We’re finding an increasing number of goldeneye and tufted ducks, who will overwinter …
FR3 found!
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FR3 has been spotted safe and well in Bulok, Gambia! As many of you know, FR3 was a chick born at loch of the Lowes in 2015. He was fitted …
Spot the Difference
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We have been seeing the woodpeckers over the past couple of weeks which has been fantastic and a lot of our visitors enjoy watching their antics. We have very active …
Farewell from the Assistant Rangers!
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As the leaves are turning golden and the nights are drawing in, the summer season is drawing to a close, marking the end of our time here as Assistant Rangers. …