Highland Nature 🦅🐬🌿

Fortunately the proofs of my forthcoming book on the puffin haven’t been sent off to press, so I can include this frankly incredible new science. And of course I known can trust the expert here - thanks David. (PS do you mind if I quote you?)

Join us in 2026! highlandnature.co.uk

First day of our early Spring break, super views of Cresties, Golden Eagles, Red Grouse, displaying Goldeneye on the lochs amongst many others. A marked improvement in weather and it finally felt like spring was on the air. highlandnature.co.uk

What better place to be birding than a fine spring day on the Moray Firth. #wildlifeholidays #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukbirding #birdingscotland highlandnature.co.uk

What a superb spring day for raptor watching.

The Common Gulls have returned to the moors. #spring #highlandbirds highlandnature.co.uk

First Chiffchaff of the spring today in the Balephuil #Tiree garden, feeding on the lawn with 2 Goldcrests @PatchBirding @BirdGuides

White-Tailed Eagle A juvenile, perched on the moors yesterday, in some delightful weather. #whitetailedeagle #highlands #scotland @skyeandfrisa @RSPBScotland @BTO_Scotland #naturephotography #thephotohour

It won’t be long before the Cairngorms Snow Buntings are heading away back to Iceland and Scandinavia. #Wildlifeholidays #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukbirding #birdingscotland highlandnature.co.uk

Winter is drawing to an end in the Highlands and we’re looking forward to the beginning of Spring ! Join us as the seasons change. highlandnature.co.uk/febmarch-2026.…

We’ve now two last minute spaces available on our early spring Short Break, staying at the Grant Arms Wildlife Hotel. Black Grouse at the leks, Divers returning to breeding lochs while wintering sea-ducks have yet to leave. highlandnature.co.uk/febmarch-2026.…

Heard the first Blackbird singing this morning in Nethybridge, and it won’t be long before the return of the “Mountain Blackbird” to the hills. Their piping whistle from some lone perch in the lower reaches of the Cairngorms. #spring. highlandnature.co.uk

#Wildlifeholidays #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukbirding #birdingscotland

A hearty meal for this female Sparrowhawk in the garden today.

A head gamekeeper has been convicted for attempting to kill a Hen Harrier, marking a rare legal success in tackling wildlife crime: bit.ly/4rFqqas

First Blackbird singing of the year this morning here in Nethybridge. Spring is in the air ! #birding #highlandbirds #wildlifeholidays #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukbirding #birdingscotland

Snow Petrel, South Georgia

He’s in there somewhere. #Wildlifeholidays #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography