Well great news on Tuesday that the female Osprey has returned to the Loch of the Lowes nest site for unbelievably her 20th year in a row!!!
Now we are just waiting to hopefully see the return of her partner (pictured) of the last 16 years in the next few days.
Fingers crossed.
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Well its March and these birds will be beginning the long migration back to Scottish Shores so thought I would add some pictures from last year.
Soring over the Loch looking for movement under the waters surface.
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Well its March and these birds will be beginning the long migration back to Scottish Shores so thought I would add some pictures from last year.
Back to the nest with a nice sized trout for the 2 fledglings.
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Well its March and these birds will be beginning the long migration back to Scottish Shores so thought I would add some pictures from last year.
With an eye on a target the wings begin to beat as he steadys himself above his target.
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Well its March and these birds will be beginning the long migration back to Scottish Shores so thought I would add some pictures from last year.
Here the male is just coming into the hover above the Loch while checking for possible targets.
Tags: Loch of the Lowes Scottish Wildlife Trust Bird of Prey Scotland Wildlife Birds Avian Raptors Raptor Osprey
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