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59.36757,-2.89021
  • Grid ref: HY495538
  • Lat/long: 59.36757,-2.89021
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Thrift growing in shoreline fissures, RSPB North HillFulmar on nest amongst flowering thrift, RSPB North Hill reservePuffins on Isle of May nature reserve
Adult black guillemot perched on rock, callingJo Hulsman (Warden) leads visitors on a guided walk around the northern part of the island, including the RSPB reserve of North HillScottish primrose
Surf on rocky shoreline at Mull Head, RSPB North Hill reserveSleeping purple sandpiperMale eider in flight
Grey seal peeking out of waterBeach on Papa WestrayWild waves on rocks
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Nigel Blake

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Wildlife awards

North Hill is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Visit Fowl Craig cliff and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the seabirds
  2. Sit in the coastguard hut and watch the nesting birds on the maritime heath
  3. Join a guided walk with the warden

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Take a walk around the coastal trail, and look out for the variety of birds that breed on the reserve
  2. Look out for the colourful heathland plants in miniature, including the tiny Scottish primrose
  3. Join a guided walk with the warden

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Walk up to Fowl Craig cliff and visit the great auk statue
  2. Take a walk on the coastal trail to visit The Bore, an impressive tidal race
  3. Wander along North Wick beach and look for migrating waders

Top things to do in Winter

  1. On a calm day take a walk on the reserve and experience the rugged, windswept landscape
  2. Visit the coastguard hut (hide) and watch for seabirds
  3. Take a walk along the island's beautiful beaches

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