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.
Alert
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. 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.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm, the Northern Corries, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack More should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.