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Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve.
The best way to see black grouse at Corrimony is to come on one of our guided minibus 'safaris' in April and May. At the 'lek', the male grouse put on an extraordinary display close to the track as they compete to become the top bird. |  |
The UK's crested tit population is restricted to a small region of Scotland. They become harder to see during the breeding season but listen for their 'purring' calls in the pinewoods and you'll be rewarded with views of this lovely bird. |  |
You could see a golden eagle over the moors and hills on a sunny day as they enjoy the 'lift' on warm air currents. |  |
Greenshanks are very elegant wading birds. In most parts of the UK, they only stop briefly on their migration, but in this part of Scotland, they stay to breed in the boggier areas. |  |
Scottish crossbills are Britain's only endemic bird (found nowhere else in the world). However, they are hard to identify as the other crossbill species are very similar! You can locate the birds by listening for their 'jip, jip' calls or the sound of pine cones being ripped apart! |  |