After staying overnight in Ecclefechan, near to Lockerbie, the next three nights were spent at Nethy Bridge. Visits were made to the RSPB centre at Loch Garten where Ospreys were seen and the elusive Crested Tit. There were also many young Siskins to be seen.
A visit to see the Slavonian Grebes at Loch Ruthven ended unsuccessfully but a Roe Deer made an appearance on the way back to the car.
A Golden Eagle was seen in the Findhorn Valley but was too high to photograph but this place was so peaceful and beautiful. Many Red Grouse were seen at Lochindorb, too many to count.
A visit to Nairn was also very worthwhile with Redshank and Turnstone seen in the harbour and Yellowhammer and Whitethroat seen on a walk to the Culbin Forest. Overall, fifty-four different species were seen - a great trip!
On the journey home visits were made to RSPB Insh Marshes where Spotted Flycatchers were very mobile and then finally, to RSPB Geltsdale where a Hobby made an unsuccessful pursuit of a Meadow Pipit.
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