NATURE RESERVES IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Culbin Sands Overlooking the Moray Firth, one of the
largest shingle and sand dune bars in Britain. You can see sea ducks,
bar-tailed godwits, oyster catchers and knots flock at high tide.
Loch Ruthven
This loch is the most important site in the UK for the Slavonian Grebe.
There is a hide, the perfect setting to watch the grebes. Ospreys and
black grouse can be seen regularly, also a peregrine or hen harrier. Open:
all year. Location: 11 miles south west of the Highland Capital.
Udale Bay
Lying on the Cromarty Firth, is an extensive area of mud flats, marsh and
wet grassland. Late summer to April large numbers of wildfowl and wading
birds. The reserve holds up to 5,000 widgeons, in autumn they feed on the
eel grass beds. Late summer, fishing ospreys can be seen. Opening Times:
All year. Location: 1 mile west of Jemimaville on the B9163. |
Osprey
BIRD WATCHING IN THE
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
There are eight Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
(RSPB) nature reserves for you to enjoy in the Scottish Highlands. There
is something for everyone - Abernethy Forest- Loch Garten Osprey Centre.
Loch Garten is famous for the ospreys which can be seen from the Osprey
Centre in summer. The Osprey became extinct in the area through
overshooting, around 1900 and it was half a century later before it was
returned. There are excellent views of the nest via live video relayed
back to the centre.
Opening times: Reserve - open at all times. Osprey Centre
- open daily from April to late August 10am to 6pm.
Location: 10 miles east of Aviemore between the villages
of Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge of the B970 follow signs to the RSPB
Osprey Centre.
For a more comprehensive listing of nature reserves please contact
Tel. ++44 (0)1479 831694 |
