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Springwatch - BBC TWO
 
We are delighted that Springwatch have recently been filming at Rothiemurchus, providing a great opportunity for millions to discover what this unique and special area has to offer.
 
"Rothiemurchus is a shining example of a family run estate that works in harmony with the land, its wildlife and human communities. The care lavished on its diverse activities , from forestry to fishery, wildlife watching to walking, ensures a sustainable future for this very beautiful part of the world"  
Simon King, BBC 2 Springwatch
 

Rothiemurchus stretches from the River Spey to the summit of Braeriach, Britain's third highest mountain at over 4,000 feet. In between lies one of the largest remaining areas of Ancient Caledonian Forest. A wide range of habitats provide a home for many rare species including Capercaillie, Pine Marten and the dainty Twinflower. With over 125 species of birds, 27 species of animal and 400 species of flowers, exciting encounters can be just around the corner at any time of year. 

Wildflowers are a real wildlife spectacle at this time of year and it seems like every time you look close another beauty is in bloom.  Recently the Rangers have spotted Mountain Everlasting in bloom in high heathland areas, Wild Thyme, Twinflower - a very rare beauty, Lesser Stitchwort and Sundews to name but a few.  Why not join us on a Wildflower Safari on Foot on Tuesday at 11am to see these and many others for yourself - click onto activities for more information.

Snipe have been heard drumming in open areas of ground and near the river banks, Grey Wagtails are nesting near to the farmland where you can also hear the very distinctive song of the Yellowhammer.

Bog Myrtle, a shrub you find growing across wet areas of Rothiemurchus, is now in full leaf and this is a very useful plant to spot as it can be used as a very effective insect repellant - handy on still calm evenings.

We are delighted that Springwatch have recently been filming at Rothiemurchus, providing a great opportunity for millions to discover what this unique and special area has to offer.

 
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Wildlife Photography at Rothiemurchus

 ‘This is the best place in the world to see Ospreys’     
Simon King, Springwatch

 
Please click on the menus on the left hand side to find out more information about this superb environment. If you would like to know more about ospreys, wildlife watching, wildlife safaris and wildlife photography  please click here to visit our activity pages.

 

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