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Redshank calling from fencepostSkylark in song-flightThe Forss Water, as it passes through the western side of RSPB Broubster Leans nature reserve
RSPB Broubster Leans: Looking south, through a sea of Cotton grass / Bog cottonGreat yellow bumblebeeMigrant wheatear in autumn amongst heather
Aerial shot of Broubster LeansFemale hen harrier flying lowWhooper swans displaying
Bridge over the Forss Water, RSPB Broubster Leans nature reserveGreenland white-fronted goose: adults and juveniles feeding on grass, IslayTwite, RSPB Balranald nature reserve, North Uist

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Watch displaying waders
  2. Hear singing skylarks overhead
  3. Listen for calling cuckoos

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Look for bumblebees on the specially planted flower crop
  2. Watch out for waders feeding their young
  3. Spot wheatears alighting on the ruins

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. See migrating waders
  2. Look for the arrival of wintering swans and geese
  3. If you're lucky, you could see a hen harrier!

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Look out for wintering geese and swans
  2. Watch the mixed flocks of finches and buntings
  3. Birds of prey visit regularly – can you spot one?

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