On the rugged Ardnamurchan peninsula, Glenborrodale is an ancient oakwood on the north shore of Loch Sunart. In spring, wood warblers nest, along with a range of woodland birds such as redstarts and spotted flycatchers. ...

This is one of the most important wetlands in Europe. In spring, lapwings, redshanks and curlews nest here. In winter, the marshes flood, providing roosting and feeding for flocks of whooper swans and greylag geese.

This beautiful loch is fringed by sedges and birch woods with open moorland. It is the most important site in the UK for the rare Slavonian grebe. The hide provides the perfect setting to watch the grebes without causing ...

Nigg Bay is an extensive area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland on the Cromarty Firth. Large numbers of wading birds, such as bar-tailed godwits and knots, use the bay for feeding and roosting from October to March ...

Udale Bay is an extensive area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland on the Cromarty Firth. From late summer to April the reserve supports large numbers of wildfowl and wading birds. Best visited within two hours of hi ...

This bird-finding guide is a reference to the best birding sites of Scotland. Each site is described in terms of the nature of the habitat, the species likely to be observed, the recommended timings for visits to g ...