Raptor Watch
Length: Half day
Best time of year: All year round
Best time of day: Morning
Possible species*: Red Kite, Buzzard, Kestrel, Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Hen Harrier, Osprey (S), Goshawk, Golden Eagle. Also commonly seen: Raven, Red and Roe Deer (including rutting stags in Autumn), Feral Goats, rabbits and hares, frogs, toads and newts (S), butterflies and dragonflies (S).
* S=Spring/Summer
W=Autumn/Winter
There are a number of different watch points that we can use depending on client mobility. Some can be reached after only a short walk from the car, whilst others may require around a 30-45-minute walk on either flat ground or a steady slope. The location chosen on any given day will depend on the weather, client mobility and our knowledge of the best places to view at the time. Whichever location is chosen, all are surrounded by fantastic views of the surrounding countryside and will afford sightings of other wildlife at the watch point or during the walk in.
Meet at a car park in either St Fillans or Comrie early morning (8am Spring/Summer, 10am Autumn/Winter) (local collection and drop-off can be arranged within a 10 mile radius
Drive a short distance and then walk to watch point and stay for around 3 hours
Walk back to the car at lunchtime or mid-afternoon, depending on start time
Drop off back at car park and depart
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow)
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water and snacks or a packed lunch (can be provided on request)
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
There are a number of different watch points that we can use depending on client mobility. Some can be reached after only a short walk from the car, whilst others may require around a 30-45-minute walk on either flat ground or a steady slope. The location chosen on any given day will depend on the weather, client mobility and our knowledge of the best places to view at the time. Whichever location is chosen, all are surrounded by fantastic views of the surrounding countryside and will afford sightings of other wildlife at the watch point or during the walk in.
Meet at a car park in either St Fillans or Comrie early morning (8am Spring/Summer, 10am Autumn/Winter) (local collection and drop-off can be arranged within a 10 mile radius
Drive a short distance and then walk to watch point and stay for around 3 hours
Walk back to the car at lunchtime or mid-afternoon, depending on start time
Drop off back at car park and depart
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow)
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water and snacks or a packed lunch (can be provided on request)
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
