Wednesday

RSPB Troup Head and Moray Coastline

      The Stunning Troup Head Gannetry.

Gannet

And you never know we may even encounter the famous Moray Firth Bottle Nosed Dolphins, and lots of Grey Seals!

Bottle Nosed Dolphins

Grey Seal

The rest of the day is spent exploring this beautiful part of the coastline, Bowfiddle Rock, Portgordon, the list goes on and on each village has it owns unique atmosphere and characteristics.

The impressive Bowfiddle Rock at Portnockie

Accessibility: Todays tour involves descending and ascending a short set of stairs to access the boat and walking short distances on rough uneven mud paths.

Pick up 0800 – Drop off 1700

Thursday

Highland Birds

This is a “must do” trip when you visit the Highland of Scotland!  The day starts off with a visit to a traditional Black Grouse Lek, and at the same time the “Go Back Go Back Go Back” calls of its Red Cousin fill the air.

Red Grouse

Next it is off to a beautiful classic Scottish Loch, complete with ruined castle in search of Black Throated and Red Throated Divers, both are present on the Loch early in the season and it is fantastic to hear their haunting “looning” call on a still morning.

Black Throated Diver

Calling in at a local lochan we will check for another speciality, that being the beautiful, colourful and charismatic Slavonian Grebe, before heading “up high” in the Birding Ecosse vehicle, were we shall search for the “”Mountain Blackbird” the beautiful Ring Ouzel.

We finish the day in a what has to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Scotland, and it is here we will search for two of the “Big Ones” they are the White Tailed and Golden Eagles.  This area is probably the most productive sites in this part of Scotland to see these iconic birds, and the reason they are here?  Herds of Red Deer roam the hillside, Britain largest land mammal is very common as is its smaller relative the Roe Deer, we may even stumble across the secretive Sika deer.  Mountain Hare, Brown Hare, Feral Goats and Red squirrel are also often encountered.

Great Birds, great Scenery and fantastic experiences it really is a day not to be missed.

Accessibility: Todays tour may involve a short steep walk on an uneven gravel path.

Pick up 0800 – Drop off 1700

Friday

Give yourself a treat!  Enjoy a long lie before you head down for your last breakfast at the Grant Arms. Sit back and enjoy the memories of the past two full days birding in the glorious Scottish Highlands, and start planning your next trip North!

***All this for only £625 per person!***