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Loch of the Lowes is a lake near Dunkeld. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The area hosts a large variety of birds. In winter spetsbergsgås, grågås, bläsand and sångsvan can be seen on the loch, and in summer, large numbers of ladusvala, backsvala and tornseglare can be seen over the water. vigg, knipa and skäggdopping can be seen year-round.
In the woodlands, there are nötskrika, trädkrypare, större hackspett, grönsiska and sparvhök. In the winter Gråsiska and bergfink frequent the woods, and in summer rödstjärt and gök can be found. Between late March to late August, there are a pair of breeding Fiskgjuse. Their nest is situated within 200 metres of an observation hide, allowing up-close viewing through binoculars and telescopes.
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The reserve is situated 16 miles north of Perth and 2 miles north east of Dunkeld, just off the A923 Dunkeld to Blairgowrie road (signposted from the A9). The car park is situated at the roadside 120m from the visitor centre, and is linked by a wheelchair friendly path. Visitors can also walk from Dunkeld using the Fungarth Path (with various parking options), which is about 2 miles in length and 5 miles as a circular route (see the map). From March until the end of October the Visitor Centre is open every day from 10.30am until 5pm. From November until the end of February the Visitor Centre is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm.