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This blog focuses on finches, a group of colourful songbirds known for their diet of seeds and insects. It will discuss how to recognise...

In this blog post we’ll talk about the five species of tit that occur in Speyside. All of them can occur on bird feeders here, but one of...

It’s a great past time of mine, walking and looking for wildlife at the same time. In the past couple years, gaining more experience as a...

In this blog post we’ll talk about the four most regular owl species found in Speyside and in most of Britain. Because most of these are...

Here in Strathspey, it has been noticeable quieter the last couple weeks. Warblers and Swallows left us to head for warmer climates for...

As any good guide knows, when planning a day out, you don’t only think of the species you hope to see and where you think they might be....

When we are out and about on our Guided Day’s Out, we are always on the look out for evidence of where wildlife has been. It’s always...

There's so many special species to see in the Cairngorms National Park, from Golden Eagles, Crested Tits, Red Squirrels, Black Grouse to...

We are spoiled for choice with amazing wildlife here in the Scottish Highlands. From Golden eagles soaring high above open hills to Red...

Spring will soon be here in the stunning Scottish highlands. Our Day Guiding throughout February and early March has been fantastic, with...

When booking a Guided Day Out with us, you may not know what itinerary to choose, a popular choice is ‘Our Cairngorms National Park’....

(Red Grouse, Ptarmigan, Black Grouse - Kate Mennie) There are many birds and wildlife that people hope to see when they go out with one...

Winter continues in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Our Day Guiding throughout January has been excellent, with some fantastic wildlife...

The Black Isle is a fantastic area to go birding all year round, but especially at this time of year. Our Guided Days Out throughout the...

Now with the much shorter days and colder temperatures, winter is well and truly here in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Our Day...

January is just around the corner, and with a new year looming, our guides are all tallying up and reflecting on their bird lists. There...

Twelve Bramblings perching, Eleven Snow Buntings flocking, Ten Red Deer prancing, Nine Red Squirrels leaping, Eight Black Grouse grazing,...

The autumn has come to an end and now the winter is upon us in the stunning Scottish highlands; our Day Guiding throughout November and...

Frosty mornings and cool crisp air decorates Speyside during the month of December. After colder nights, smaller birds are forced to...

Autumn continues in the beautiful Scottish Highlands - our Guided Days Out throughout October and early November have been wonderful. ...