51st year of Osprey arriving at Loch of the Lowes
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On 21st March, LM12, our ‘resident’ male osprey, flew back on to the nest at Lowes. His arrival, the 9th year for this incredible bird, marked the 51st year of …
NC0 stands her ground on the nest!
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At this time of year there are many ospreys travelling through the country, both returning to their nest or establishing new nesting sites. This means we often see an increase …
LM12 has been busy!
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I hope that many of you are enjoying our new HD webcam! Our new webcam and streaming equipment have been supported by a kind donation in memory of one of …
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!
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The first day of spring, this year, will fall on 20th March, yet all over Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve there are tantalising signs that a new season has already started …
Looking Back – and to the Future!
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As 2019 draws to a close, we look back on successfully celebrating our 50th Anniversary at Loch of the Lowes. Over the last twelve months we shared our history in …
How ospreys find their way from Scotland to Africa
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The ospreys are off! PT4 and PT5 have now started their first journey to West Africa where they will spend at least the next two years of their life. It …
Osprey Update
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Our young osprey are keeping us on our toes! Yesterday, PT4 was in evidence all day, either perched up on the silver birches, flying around or sitting on the nest …
Tayside’s Red Squirrels and Wildlife Tracking
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Did you know, Loch of the Lowes is amongst the top places in Scotland to view Red Squirrels? More than seven individual squirrels come in to our feeding station (we …
Fledging time is upon us!
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This time of year is undoubtedly the most exciting time for the team at Loch of the Lowes. We get to watch with baited breath for the first chick to …
Wing flapping lessons
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Our chicks are certainly growing up fast! The chicks are now feeding themselves and grabbing the fish from their parent’s talons, rather than waiting for the female to feed them. …