Wildlife Watching and Guided Wildlife Walks
With so many wild places and wild animals in our area it may be hard to spot them all. It may be advisable to contact one of the following to make the most of your stay in Speyside.
Dr Gus Jones and Tessa Jones are based in Nethybridge and are happy to lead guided walks to discover more about the special wildlife, landscapes and human history of the Cairngorms National Park and beyond. Contact them for a chat to discuss your individual interests and requirements. Tel (01479) 821491
Strathspey Badger Hide
(www.highlandbadgers.net - tel 01479 831768)
The Highland Badger Network is a loose-knit
collection of people with the common interest of protecting the welfare
of badgers living in the Scottish Highlands. We operate under the
umbrella of the national body "Scottish Badgers" who are recognised by
the Scottish Executive, Scottish Natural Heritage, and the Police as the
voice of badgers in Scotland. Booking is by arrangement
over the phone or by email.
Speyside Wildlife Hide
( www.speysidewildlife.co.uk tel - 01479
812498)
The hide is near Lochan Eilean at Rothiemurchus and
groups are taken there most evenings. Pine Martens are seen during
almost every visit and with some luck the elusive
Scottish wildcat. You can book and pay in advance on the website
Allan and Heather are willing to put together guided walks for visitors to the Boat of Garten area who wish to get the best wildlife value out of their stay. The duration of each walk is entirely up to the client and could be as short as two hours or as long as the whole day. The target species for a walk will depend to some extent on the season (for example the ospreys are simply not here in winter) but otherwise it is up to the client which birds and animals we look for. Alternatively you could leave it to our discretion.
