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SUMMARY:Migration Special & Seabirds Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Highland’s Four Star “Wildlife Hotel”\, The Grant Arms for a spectacular autumn birdwatching four night break. As well as three full days fully inclusive guided birding\, you also have exclusive use of all the facilities provided by the Birdwatching & Wildlife Club (BWWC) during your stay. This includes an extensive Natural History library and Club room full of local wildlife information as well as a sightings board. A wildlife film is shown most evenings as well as regular talks when scheduled during one of our breaks. There’s also the chance to meet other birders or groups staying at the hotel to catch up with their sightings and compare notes\, all adding to the atmosphere your stay. Also as the hotel is situated in the town numerous shops and facilities are all within easy walking distance…. \nSeptember sees autumn migration at its peak and as well a chance to catch up with some Scottish specialities we will spend more time exploring some of the fantastic lesser known coastal habitats of the Highlands\, Aberdeenshire or Moray in search of migrants as well as superb cruise across the Minch to Stornoway for seabirds and cetaceans! With probably 100 plus species over the three days we will focus on getting to grips with ID\, especially for those tricky waders and seabirds. \nDay 1 : Arrival. We meet up for an evening introduction at the hotel before dinner. \nDay 2 : Our first day is spent locally in and around Strathspey\, visiting the forests\, lochs and moors for a wealth of species and some classic Scottish specialities such as Crested Tits and Scottish/Parrot Crossbills and local Black Grouse leks.  We then visit the famous Findhorn Valley (Strathdearn)\, a classic Highland Glen\, in search of Golden and White-tailed Eagles as well as other raptors\, Mountain Hare\, Red Squirrel and Wild Goats. By the late September break\, Red Deer should be beginning their rut on the high crags\, and the sight of roaring Stags echoing through the glen not to be missed. \nDay 3 : We head across to some of the rich coastal habitats of the Outer Moray Firth\, a landscape of vast sky-scapes\, beautiful beaches\, river estuaries and secluded migrant hot spots. Depending on the birds\, we may visit the speactacular Findhorn Bay and the estuary of the Spey\, where a host of waders pass through at this time of year or check some of the many migrant hotspots. It’s a day with potentially a species list of 50+ so plenty to find on our travels.\n​\n Day 4 : We join the CalMac ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway for a non-landing sea-watching cruise out across the Minch and back. Black Guillemot\, Puffin\, Skuas\, Shearwaters\, Storm Petrel and Terns as well as many other seabirds can be expected. Common\, Risso’s\, Bottle-nosed as well as other rarer species of Dolphin are often spotted and even a chance of Minke Whale. A superb day out at sea in the comfort of a modern ferry\, facilities include viewing lounge\, cafe and restaurant should you wish to take a break from scanning from the deck. \nDay 5 :  Departure \nTo make a booking: \nEmail: info@highlandnature.co.uk\nTel: 01479821357\nOutside UK: +44 1479 821357\nMobile: 07875 094666\nPrice : £890pp
URL:https://grantarmshotel.com/event/migration-special-seabirds-cruise-2/
LOCATION:The Grant Arms – Wildlife & Whisky Hotel\, The Grant Arms Hotel\, 25 – 27 The Square\, Grantown on Spey\, PH26 3HF\, Grantown on Spey\, Scotland\, PH26 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Highland Nature - John Poyner
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SUMMARY:Guided Break with Mike Dilger
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Dilger on a week of all things wild and natural. \nLook for our Autumn and Winter wildlife including flocks of sea ducks\, divers\, waders\, geese and so much more.  Other sightings could include Black and Red Grouse and Mountain Hare in the Cairngorms. Golden Eagle\, White-tailed Eagle and Red Deer in the Monadhliaths; and Crested Tit\, Crossbill and Red Squirrel in the Forests.  Sea Duck\, Divers\, Geese\, Waders and Dolphins will be returning to the Moray Firth and Mike will be looking for plants and invertebrates too. 100+ species are expected on this all-inclusive 5 full day guided special week. \nIncluded in the price:- \n\n6 nights full board accommodation at the famous Grant Arms Hotel\, Grantown-on-Spey in a Superior Room.\nGuided trips out every day with Mike Dilger and one of our own local wildlife guides (subject to numbers).\nEvening Programme including an evening talk by Mike\, films and a fun quiz\nEvening at the Speyside Wildlife Hide\nFine Scottish Dinner Menu\nHouse Wine/soft drinks with Dinner\nAll entry fees included\nNo single supplement\nFree pick-ups from Aviemore Station or Inverness Airport\n\nPrice £1689.00 per person \nPlease call our Reception Team on 01479 872526 to book your place
URL:https://grantarmshotel.com/event/guided-break-with-mike-dilger/
LOCATION:The Grant Arms – Wildlife & Whisky Hotel\, The Grant Arms Hotel\, 25 – 27 The Square\, Grantown on Spey\, PH26 3HF\, Grantown on Spey\, Scotland\, PH26 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mike Dilger
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