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Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Spring
Whooper swans, goldeneyes and passage migrants on the reserve and surrounding area. Otters can be found along the coast.
Summer
Red-necked phalaropes, snipe, curlews, redshanks, lapwings and teals at Mires of Funzie. Red-throated divers can be seen at Loch of Funzie. Areas around the reserve hold whimbrels, golden plovers, dunlins, Arctic terns, great and Arctic skuas. Otters can be found around the coast. Wetland flowers at Mires of Funzie are at their best in late July and into August.
Autumn
Passage migrants in and around the reserve. Otters can be found along the coast.
Winter
Whooper swans, goldeneyes and long-tailed ducks in and around the reserve. Great northern divers and otters can be found along the coast.