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Bird Watching
Badenoch and Strathspey is a fantastic centre for the ornithologist.

The ancient Caledonian Pine Forest is home to a wealth of species, including Crested Tits, The Scottish Crossbill, and the elusive Capercaillie. If you are quiet, patient, and a very, very early riser, you might also track down a Blackcock Lek in a clearing in the forest.

In the Monadhliath Mountains to the north of Newtonmore, Golden Eagles and Ptarmigan can be spotted, along with a host of other moorland birds. Buzzards are a common sight, even over the village and perched atop telegraph poles or fence posts - often very close to the road.

No visit to the area would be complete without a visit to famous Osprey Centre at Loch Garten, further details can be found by visiting www.boatofgarten.com