swamped in the Cairngorms (1 Viewer)

3Italianbirders

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• Jun 11, 2017

• #1

Hello again!
We are in Aviemore and wondering what to do tomorrow. There's so many places to choose from and we only have three days. The forecast is mixed so probably not a good day to attempt Cairngorm. Insh Marshes? Loch Garten? Loch an Eilein? Craigellachie (how long is the path?) One of us has a pre-existing mild injury and we can't do anything too steep/long/rocky?
We have even though about the long drive to the Ythan to see Elvis, but after our flight and drive up we are not sure if we are ready for that.
We have no specific targets - would like to see woodland species as well as eagles, grouse etc.

Thank you!

 

JWN Andrewes

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• Jun 11, 2017

• #2

The moors around Lochindorb, off up the B9007, can often yield exceptional views of Red Grouse, and Divers can usually be found on the Loch, and I've always enjoyed visiting Loch an Eilein, (I've had Wood Warbler at the junction between B970 and the road to the Loch). Good luck with whatever you decide to do, wish I was up there too!

 

3Italianbirders

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• Jun 12, 2017

• #3

Thank you! Lochindorb sounds good!

 

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gordon hamlett

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• Jun 12, 2017

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3Italianbirders said:

Thank you! Lochindorb sounds good!

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If Lochindorb is quiet (you need a lot patience on all moorland), it is only a short drive up to the coast. Burghead is my favourite but others prefer Findhorn Bay. Or Nairn Harbour. All three are good if walking becomes a problem as you can watch from the car.

Gordon

 

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Gander

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• Jun 12, 2017

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Check the wind forecast before heading for Lochindorb. It is wild up there if there is a blow on.

 

3Italianbirders

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• Jun 12, 2017

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Thanks both. it was pretty miserable in Aviemore this morning so we did head to the coast. We went to see Elvis at the Ythan and it showed pretty well. We had a fantastic day. We still have to count the species! On to new adventures tomorrow

 

JWN Andrewes

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• Jun 12, 2017

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3Italianbirders said:

Thanks both. it was pretty miserable in Aviemore this morning so we did head to the coast. We went to see Elvis at the Ythan and it showed pretty well. We had a fantastic day. We still have to count the species! On to new adventures tomorrow

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Good call, glad you had a good day. Hope the trip continues well.