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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
Birds of prey such as 'sky-dancing' hen harriers, kestrels, merlins and peregrines. Look out for short-eared owls and golden plovers.
Summer
Fulmars and Arctic and great skuas. Red-throated divers can be seen from the trail. Heather, bog asphodel and tormentil can be seen along the route. Look out for kestrels, hen harriers, merlins and peregrines.