Lady the osprey has laid 70 eggs and reared 50 chicks over two decades at Loch of the Lowes
Officers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds converged on Strathmore today after the arrival of Blue YZ the 50th chick of Lady. A visiting golfer and keen ornithologist spotted the bird circling the pond at the 5th tee and called the RSPB who using Sat Nav technology confirmed that the Osprey which was starting to build a nest in the tree beside the 4th green was indeed Blue YZ. Consultation between Strathmore Golf Centre, RSPB, SLGA and SGU have been taking place all day and the decision to close 4 holes (3rd,4th.5th and7th) was taken. After playing the 2nd hole a path has been cordoned off to the 6th hole and then to the Leitfie Course where holes 5,6,7& 8 are to be played before rejoining the 8th and 9th on Rannaleroch, the back 9 is uneffected. David has been in constant contact with the SLGA regarding the impending Under 16 Championhip and 2 options are available either to re assess the course including the 4 hole changes or to extend the tee times to allow the back 9 to be played twice.
Tonight hundreds of Twitchers flocked to photograph our newest member.
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