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February in the Cairngorms
Winter has finally taken hold in the Cairngorms National Park this February, bringing us snow to the mountains and surrounding areas....

Speyside Wildlife
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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Yellowstone in Spring
“It was still dark as we arrived at our watch point in the upper Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park and climbed the short distance...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 25, 20203 min read
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Southern Portugal 2020
“There we were, at the summit of Picotta – a mountain to the north of Silves in The Algarve, Southern Portugal – the sun was beaming down...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 21, 20203 min read
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Isle of Mull – A Wildlife Bonanza
Lochans, Glen more (Sue Healy) The Isle of Mull is truly a special place for anyone that appreciates breath-taking scenery and unmissable...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 17, 20203 min read
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Winter Wildlife on the Coast
There is no doubt that the Cairngorms National Park has great wildlife all year round. In the winter, species are generally quieter so...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 11, 20202 min read
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January in the Cairngorms
The first month of the year has been a mix of sunshine, showers, storms and snow. With the unseasonable weather continuing, buds are...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 3, 20202 min read
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5 Key Winter Species of the Cairngorms
Winter can be a quieter time of year for wildlife with many of migratory birds away and the weather more unpredictable. There is plenty...

Speyside Wildlife
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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How to Help your Garden Wildlife this Winter
With the cooler weather in the winter months, it is important to think of the wildlife that are active throughout this time. Birds...

Speyside Wildlife
Jan 20, 20202 min read
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December in the Cairngorms
As the year comes to an end, we look back at December in the Cairngorms. With the festive period being in many people minds, it is also...

Speyside Wildlife
Jan 6, 20202 min read
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Wildlife playing a part in Christmas Traditions
During the festive period, wildlife also have an important part in Christmas celebrations around the world and here in the Cairngorms....

Speyside Wildlife
Dec 23, 20192 min read
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Diary of a Wildlife Hide – 2019
To conclude this year’s Wildlife Watching Hide, let’s look back at 2019. If you have been following our weekly blogs, you will know all...

Speyside Wildlife
Dec 18, 20193 min read
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Tanzania April 2020 – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater the Maasai Mara and more!
Northern Tanzania is exceptional – filled with Nature Reserves and National Parks it is simply one of the best wildlife viewing areas in...

Speyside Wildlife
Dec 11, 20194 min read
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November in the Cairngorms
View towards Cairngorm Mountain from Loch Morlich (Kate M) The last of the leaves have fallen after a hard frost, snow has made an...

Speyside Wildlife
Dec 10, 20192 min read
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Coping with the cold at the Wildlife Hide
With November quickly coming to an end the mammal’s activity levels are more noticeable and so are the temperatures. The week started...

Speyside Wildlife
Nov 25, 20192 min read
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Surprise Sighting and Snowy Tracks – Wildlife Hide
The Cairngorms is getting colder and at the wildlife hide the first of the snow arrived last week. The change in weather also means a...

Speyside Wildlife
Nov 18, 20192 min read
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An Old Friend at the Wildlife Hide
The winter season has begun, with the clocks going back and dark evening ahead. Our evening wildlife hide continues to have visitors and...

Speyside Wildlife
Nov 12, 20192 min read
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October in the Cairngorms
Frosty Autumn morning (Kate M) October has been a month of change. From the change in the seasonal weather, to the behaviours and...

Speyside Wildlife
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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Wildlife Hide Antics
The last official week of the summer season, with the wildlife hide still being visited as the schools go on holiday. Quite a few windy...

Speyside Wildlife
Oct 29, 20192 min read
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Autumn at the Wildlife Hide
Autumn is in full swing, and the mammals at the wildlife hide have been very active. Autumn is a key time for all mammals to get as much...

Speyside Wildlife
Oct 22, 20192 min read
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British Columbia 2019 with Roy Atkins and Julian Sykes
Pod of Orcas (Julian Sykes) We set out into Johnstone Straight with high hopes that we might see Orca. The captain seemed pretty...

Speyside Wildlife
Oct 9, 20192 min read
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