Not to be missed
Must see sights
- Dolphins on the Moray Firth. As many as 20 at one time. All year.
- Over 30,000 nesting sea birds at Troup Head. April - July.
- Eider Duck and waders on Ythan Estuary.
- Sea Duck and Divers on the Moray Firth. Winter.
- Up to 80,000 Geese at Loch of Strathbeg. Autumn and Winter.
- Capercaillies lekking in Speyside. Spring.
- Ospreys on Speyside. May - August.
- Over-wintering waders on the Cromarty Firth. Autumn and Winter.
- Eagle, Deer, Ptarmigan and Mountain Hare on the Cairngorms. All year, but best in Winter.
- Breeding Black-throated Divers. Summer.
- Crested tits, Crossbills and Pine Marten. All year.
- Slavonian Grebe. Spring and Summer.
Cappercaillie
Ptarmingan