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Loch of the Lowes

Birdwatching sites in ScotlandConservation in the United KingdomLochs of Perth and KinrossNature centres in ScotlandNature reserves in Scotland
Protected areas of Perth and KinrossSites of Special Scientific Interest in ScotlandSource attributionSpecial Areas of Conservation in ScotlandTay catchmentUse British English from February 2018
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Loch of the Lowes is a loch near Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The loch is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation.The loch hosts a variety of wildlife, including a pair of breeding ospreys, red squirrels, otters and beavers. Wildfowl numbers peak in early winter with migrant greylag geese roosting on the loch. In addition, goldeneyes, mallards, goosanders, wigeons, teals, tufted ducks and great crested grebes can also be seen.

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N 56.5773 ° E -3.5489 °
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