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Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Banffshire
Explore these places for wildlife in Banffshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Troup Head
Near Crovie.
- Habitat
- High sea cliffs bordered by coastal grassland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Gannet (spring–early autumn), kittiwake (spring–summer), guillemot (spring–summer), razorbill (spring–summer).
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Spey Bay — eastern side
Near Spey Bay, at Tugnet.
- Habitat
- Vegetated shingle, river-mouth wetlands and coastal woodland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Bottlenose dolphin (offshore; sightings vary), osprey (spring–summer), otter (elusive).
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Glenlivet Estate — wildlife estate, not a nature reserve
Near Tomintoul, for the estate visitor centre.
- Habitat
- Heather moorland, woodland, river valleys and upland grassland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Red squirrel, red deer, golden eagle, black grouse.
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Bow Fiddle Rock and Portknockie Coast — coastal wildlife site, not a nature reserve
Near Portknockie.
- Habitat
- Rocky sea cliffs, offshore stacks and sheltered coastal coves.
- Wildlife to look for
- Fulmar (especially spring–summer), kittiwake (spring–summer), shag, eider.
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Portgordon Shore — coastal wildlife site, not a nature reserve
Near Portgordon.
- Habitat
- Rocky intertidal shore and shingle beaches beside the Moray Firth.
- Wildlife to look for
- Harbour seal, grey seal, eider.