Time flies when you’re an Osprey
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Our osprey chicks have been very active over the past couple of weeks. PH1 and PH2 have both been seen practicing their fishing. Although they are not yet catching fish …
A fond farewell
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When I arrived at Loch of the Lowes for my first day as Visitor Centre Assistant on Monday 13th December 2010, little did I comprehend the rollercoaster ride of highs, …
PH1 Fledges!
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PH1 has joined his sibling in the sky! When we opened up the hides this morning it was a shock to discover the osprey nest was empty! The juveniles are …
Doug Allan: Wild Images, Wild Life
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On Friday 21st July at 7.30pm the Birnam Arts Centre is hosting a very special evening in aid of Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Birnam Arts charity. Doug Allan is …
Osprey news update
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Good weather for ducks would be an apt description of conditions here at Loch of the Lowes this morning. The rain is sheeting down, the skies are leaden grey and …
Update on FR3
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You may have been wondering why there hasn’t been any news in recent weeks of our young satellite tagged osprey, FR3. Unfortunately it would appear that we have lost contact …
Ringing Chicks and Osprey News
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Yesterday proved to be an exciting day at Loch of the Lowes as the osprey chicks were ringed. It is important to do the ringing while the chicks are still …
The first egg is here!
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Exciting news, the first osprey egg of the season has been laid this evening! The female stood up at 7:10pm to reveal the mottled egg and within a few minutes …
Reserve staff update
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Well so far, this season has got off to a good start, with both our ospreys returning, and getting to know one another again. I thought I would just update …
Osprey Watch Begins
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This year’s osprey watch started with a beautiful sunrise on a chilly April morning. I began my first shift with excitement and some trepidation as it dawned on me that …