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Dean Macdonald


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findhorn valley is a must. Ospreys and Eagles a very atmospheric placebiggrin.gif

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Mike Chorley


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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



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Mark Evans


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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!wink.gif

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Phil Owen


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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


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