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Adult male osprey perched in early morning sunlight, Scotland

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When ospreys returned to breed in Scotland, this ancient Caledonian pinewood is where they chose to come. Now you can watch these magnificent birds in their natural glory, thanks to non-invasive CCTV. The reserve also has some excellent walks, with the chance to see red squirrels, dragonflies and crested tits.

Opening times

Open daily 10 am-6 pm from April to the end of August. Last entry to the reserve is at 5 pm. The centre is also open daily for 'caper-watch' (to see capercaillies) from 5.30 am to 8 am. This year it runs daily from 1 April to 21 May.

Entrance charges

Adults £3, concessions £2, under 16s 50p. Family ticket £6 (up to two adults and two children). RSPB and Wildlife Explorer members - free. Caper-watch: adults - non-members £3, members £1, children free.

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Abernethy is home to a number of spectacular birds and other wildlife

A donation from you today will help us keep Abernethy special

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01479 831476

abernethy@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Aviemore, Highland

Grid reference: NH978183

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.

This reserve is a National Nature Reserve in Scotland

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Adult male osprey perched in early morning sunlight, Scotland - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1302001_00286_002)
View of Loch A'Chnuic at the RSPB Abernethy Forest nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1275_009)
Black grouse displaying at lek at the RSPB Abernethy Forest nature reserve - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001998_00453_002)
Red squirrel in pine tree at the RSPB Loch Garten nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1868_009)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)