Speyside Wildlife
February in the Cairngorms
February in the Cairngorms has been a month of extreme lows and highs. We have had lows of -19c on the northern side of the National...
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Speyside Wildlife
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Badgers becoming active at the Wildlife Hide
Is spring in the air at the evening wildlife hide? We are coming to the end of the February and the animal’s behaviour begins to change....
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Speyside Wildlife
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Snow Continues at the Wildlife Hide
As snow still falls here in the Cairngorms, we cannot help but think about spring days when we can hopefully welcome you back to the...
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Speyside Wildlife
Feb 2, 20212 min read
January in the Cairngorms
Temperatures in the Cairngorms this month have barely got above zero degrees Celsius, looking set to remain through February. Along with...
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Speyside Wildlife
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Hibernation
Hibernation is generally described as a long deep sleep, where animals will slow their metabolism and activity to sleep through the...
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Speyside Wildlife
Jan 8, 20212 min read
December in the Cairngorms
December days are short, so it is good to make the most of the daylight hours and fresh air to go wildlife watching. Although we have...
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Speyside Wildlife
Dec 21, 20202 min read
Footprints in the Snow
There is nothing quite like waking up to a blanket of snow that has fallen overnight. The dull browns of the winter countryside are now...
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Speyside Wildlife
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Mountain Hare – Importance of Camouflage
There are many birds and mammals that attract people to the Highlands and the Cairngorms National Park at all times of the year. In the...
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Speyside Wildlife
Oct 19, 20203 min read
Autumn Wildlife to Look Out For
This is a unique time of year when we see the movement of birds on migration. The new season arrives, and we start to spot some...
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Speyside Wildlife
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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....
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Speyside Wildlife
Feb 11, 20202 min read
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...
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Speyside Wildlife
Jan 20, 20202 min read
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...
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Speyside Wildlife
Jan 22, 20192 min read
Black Grouse Lekking – the Greatest Show!
Black Grouse, or Black Cock, with their distinctive red eyebrows, blue-black feathers and an impressive white tail that forms a fan when...
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Speyside Wildlife
Dec 14, 20182 min read
Winter Preparations at the Hide
After the busy Summer season at the Wildlife Hide, things have taking a slower approach. The evenings are at their darkest and the...
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