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Bird watching in Aviemore,
Cairngorms, Strathspey & Badenoch areas
Ospreys, falcons, lapwings, redshank,
curlews, whooper swans, greylag geese...just some of the bird life
calling you in Speyside. |
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Insh Marshes.
One of the most important wetlands in Europe. Spring brings
nesting lapwings, redshanks and curlews and in winter the marshes
flood, providing roosting and feeding for flocks of whooper swans
and greylag geese. The RSPB reserve has 3 nature trails and 2
birdwatching hides.
Open - all times
but the best time to visit is between November and June
Species - lapwings, redshank, curlews, whooper swans, greylag geese.
1.5 miles/2.4 km from Kingussie on the B970
Tel: 01540 661518
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Loch Garten Osprey Centre.
Abernethy Forest. Loch Garten is famous for the ospreys that
can be seen from the Osprey Centre in summer. As well as
an excellent view of the nest, live video pictures are
relayed back to the centre, where staff are on hand to explain what
is happening. The walk from the car park to the centre takes you
through rare Caledonian pine forest, where you may see crested tits,
Scottish crossbills or red squirrels.
10 miles/16 km east of Aviemore between the villages of Boat
of Garten and Nethybridge off the B970. Follow the RSPB osprey signs.
Spring and summer only
Tel: 01479 821409
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Loch Ruthven. Slightly out of
Cairngorm area but only about 30 minutes from Carrbridge.
This beautiful loch is fringed by sedges and birch woods with open
moorland. It is the most important site in the UK for the rare
Slavonian grebe. The hide provides the perfect setting to watch the
grebes without causing disturbance. Ospreys can be seen regularly
and there is also a chance of seeing a peregrine or hen harrier
16 miles/25.6 km south-west of Inverness, reached via the A9 and
B851 taking the turn at East Croachy.
Open all times
01463 715000
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Rothiemurchus offers the unique opportunity to
see this magnificent bird of prey in action. Visit the Fishery and
watch the Osprey as they dive for fish from our Rainbow Trout
lochs.
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RSPB for north of Scotland
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RSPB Webcams.
What fun. Keep the cam live if you like |
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