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Glen Tanar

Highlands, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Forested glen with ornamental loch and islands in Dee valley. One of the best places in Scotland to see Wildcats.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 17 Μαρτίου 2023

Description

In Glen Tanar 106 bird species have been seen, passerines and raptors prominent. Χρυσαετός, Χειμωνόκιρκος, (Κοινό) Ξεφτέρι, Ψαλιδιάρης, (Κοινή) Γερακίνα, Πετρίτης, Βαλτόμπουφος, Χρυσοβασιλίσκος, (Κοινός) Σταυρομύτης, (Κοινό) Λούγαρο, Μαυρομυγοχάφτης. Wildcats possible, also Red Deer, Otter, and Pine Marten. Red Grouse and Λυροπετεινός occur on higher ground, but although formerly a stronghold for Αγριόκουρκος, these have unfortunately now died out.

Details

Access

Glen Tanar is 6 km (4 miles) SW of Aboyne, which is on the A9 road east of Ballater. The nearest bus service is in Aboyne (6 km). Click on the P in the map to get directions to parking and visitor centre. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 8,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Mountain , Lake , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Mountainous , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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