Rate birdingplace Glen Tanar
Description
In Glen Tanar 106 bird species have been seen, passerines and raptors prominent. Golden Eagle, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Red Kite, Common Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Short-eared Owl, Goldcrest, Common Crossbill, Eurasian Siskin, Pied Flycatcher. Wildcats possible, also Red Deer, Otter, and Pine Marten. Red Grouse and Black Grouse occur on higher ground, but although formerly a stronghold for Western Capercaillie, these have unfortunately now died out.
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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.
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