Golden Eagle (chick)
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Puffin
The Trotternish Ridge forms the spectacular
backbone of north Skye. Footpaths allow easy access to the Storr
& Quiraing where you may see eagles, buzzards, ravens and ring ousels,
as well as unusual plant life.
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Otters
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Discover
the Wonders of Wildlife |
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Amid the spectacular landscape, from high ridges and cliffs to
the coast and seashore, Trotternish has a wealth of flora & fauna
to be discovered during your walks.
Skye is a paradise for nature lovers. Birdwatchers visit this part of Scotland from all over the world to see many rare birds. Over the grassland moors, Golden Plover, Curlews and melodious Skylarks
can be seen. By dashing burns and rivers, bobbing Dippers and Wagtails
dart among the boulders. Buzzards and Kestrels are almost a common
site and we are fortunate enough to have Golden Eagles nesting in
the high cliffs of the Trotternish ridge.
The elusive Corncrake locates a number of crofting meadows nearby
and a sighting of the rare Merlin is possible. Along the seashore
and lochs, shy Otters swim and watchful Seals patrol the sheltered
bays. Seabirds abound; diving Gannets, Cormorants, Shags, Guillemots,
Puffins, noisy Oystercatchers and stealthy Herons. In spring, the
sea cliffs are alive with Kittiwakes, Fulmars and Gulls. The Sea
Eagle has now become established and there are also sightings of
Ospreys.
One of the most spectacular sites however, and usually seen from
the Rubha Hunish headland walk, are Dolphins and Whales and Basking
Sharks make an occasional visit, patrolling just yards out from
the sea shore.
From Spring through to Autumn, Scottish wildflowers come and go in all their colourful glory. Spring primroses, new green bracken, broom and gorses, yellow flag irises and soft perfumed heather blanketing the hills for late August.
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FULL
WEEKS HOLIDAY - from £375 per person |
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WEEKEND
BREAKS - from £105 per person |
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Our Discovering Skye weekends (and full weeks) often provide
the opportunity to sample the wildlife experience - Click
here for more details
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