Nature lovers across Scotland and beyond are thrilled to see the famous Ospreys have once again returned to Loch of the Lowes. 2019 marks 50 years of Osprey conservation at the wildlife reserve in Perthshire, and on Friday 15th March the infamous Osprey LM12 touched down at Loch of the Lowes once again.
LM12 is better known in the local area as Laddie, and he has been the breeding male of Loch of the Lowes since 2012. He has since been joined by the resident female LF15 or Lassie, and this year will be their fifth season together. The pair have already successfully fledged ten chicks together over the years, and staff, visitors and volunteers at Loch of the Lowes will wait eagerly to see if they produce more offspring this year.
What Is Loch Of The Lowes?
Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve stretches over 98 hectares in Perthshire and is home to an array of wildlife throughout the year. The highlight is the Ospreys that nest every year just 150 metres from the observation hide and live in the reserve from early April until August.
Visitors of Loch of the Lowes can also see red squirrels, Eurasian beavers, otters, pine martens and various birds. Loch of the Lowes has its own online webcams, so you can view the reserve from anywhere across the globe, but to truly experience the wildlife wonders it is best to visit in person. The visitor centre is open all year round and until 5 pm in the Summer months.
