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Star species

Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve.

Golden eagle

You could see a golden eagle over the moors and hills on a sunny day as they enjoy the 'lift' on warm air currents.

Golden eagle (illustration)

Merlin

Keep your eyes peeled for a dashing merlin on a high-speed hunt.

Merlin (illustration)

Redstart

A summer visitor to the woodlands. Late spring is the time to catch the stunningly-plumaged males at their brilliant best.

Redstarts (illustration)

Skylark

Skylarks nest on the moor. Watch them displaying and singing overhead in spring.

Skylark (illustration)

Wood warbler

Listen for the 'spinning coin' song of the wood warbler coming from the oak canopy from late April into June. You will need to look closely to pick out this yellow, green and white warbler among the fresh spring foliage.

Wood warbler (illustration)

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Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 56.683642,-5.927609
  • Grid reference: NM595615
  • Nearest town: Fort William, Highland
  • County: Highland
  • Country: Scotland

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