Birds
With its hugely diverse landscapes, from the Cairngorm plateau down to the farmland of the straths, the National Park is home to a vast variety of bird species. Eagles nest high-up on the moorland and snow buntings, dotterel and ptarmigan can also be seen in the semi-tundra habitats.
In the spring the straths of Badenoch and Strathspey support one of the UK’s largest mainland populations of breeding waders including lapwing, oystercatcher, snipe and curlew. The woodlands are home to the unique Scottish crossbill, crested tits and woodcocks, while goldeneye and ospreys frequent the lochs.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation in Glenmore and Strath Nethy within the Cairngorms National Park, albeit the situation continues to improve and the majority of the National Park is unaffected (with Glenmore, Aviemore and Nethy Bridge all open to the public). Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Various paths and trails remain closed. Check out our path closures page for all the latest updates.