findhorn valley is a must. Ospreys and Eagles a very atmospheric place

For ptarmigan (& dotterel) try Carn Ban Mor- minor road off the B970 at Feshiebridge, then a steady walk up from Achlean. Bit of a hike, but may be quieter than the top of Cairngorm. Forest Lodge used to be reckoned a good spot for Scottish Crossbill



-- Edited by Mike Chorley at 23:28, 2008-04-29

slavonian grebes - loch ruthven, ospreys fishing at close quarters - inverdruie fish farm, spotted crake - insh marshes, nesting peregrines - aviemore, assorted raptors - findhorn valley. be sure to post your sightings, phil; im going to the same area myself on tuesday!

Staying at Carrbridge this weekend (Friday until Monday) Target species as follows:- Black-Throated Diver (Lochindorb) Red-Throated Diver (Loch Morlich) Crested Tit (Loch Garten) Osprey (Loch of the Lowes/ Loch Garten) Crossbill (Loch Garten) Capercaillie (5.30am Caper Watch - Loch Garten) Ptarmigan (Cairngorms) Black Grouse (Tulloch Moor) Anybody any further advice as this is my first trip up to the Highlands?? Thanks Phil