St Fillans Village Nature Ramble
Length: 2 or 4 hours
Best time of year: All year round
Best time of day: Morning
Possible species: Osprey (S), Red kite, Buzzard, Golden eagle, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Raven, Great-spotted woodpecker, Cuckoo (S), Jay, Spotted flycatcher (S), Wood warbler (S), Redstart (S), Willow warbler (S), Chiffchaff (S), Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Siskin, Redpoll, Blackcap (S), Garden warbler (S), Dipper, Grey wagtail, Common sandpiper (S), Oystercatcher (S), Goosander, Red-breasted merganser (S), Kingfisher, Cormorant, Swift (S), Swallow (S), House martin (S), Grey heron, Bullfinch, common garden birds, Redwing (W), Fieldfare (W), Goldeneye (W), Little grebe, Tufted duck (W). Also commonly seen: wildflowers, Red squirrel, Red and Roe deer, Feral goats, frogs and toads, butterflies (S) and dragonflies (S).
S=Spring/Summer
W=Autumn/Winter
The area around the village of St Fillans has a good variety of habitats including mountains, moorland, river and loch, woodlands and ponds. Each habitat has its own variety of wildlife, and the rich mixture in the area means that there are many different species to be found throughout the year. We will take a leisurely walk around the village to discover the wildlife right on our doorstep!
| 2 hour walk | 4 hour walk |
Start at village noticeboard in the Village Store parking area (local collection and drop-off can be arranged within a 10 mile radius) | Start at village noticeboard in the Village Store parking area (local collection and drop off can be arranged within a 10 mile radius) |
| 2 hour walk around the south side of the village - golf course, river and loch | 2 hour walk around the south side of the village - golf course, river and loch |
| Return to Village Store car park and depart | Mid-morning stop for coffee or tea to sit in or take-away (optional) |
| 2 hour walk around the north side of the village, river and hillside | |
| Return to Village Store car park and depart |
| Autumn/Winter | Spring/Summer |
| Waterproof clothing | Waterproof clothing |
| Binoculars (available to borrow) | Binoculars (available to borrow) |
| Hat, gloves and scarf | Camera |
| Camera | Sunscreen |
| Water | Insect repellent |
| Sensible shoes/boots | Water |
| Medication (as needed) | Sensible shoes/boots |
| Medication (as needed) |
The area around the village of St Fillans has a good variety of habitats including mountains, moorland, river and loch, woodlands and ponds. Each habitat has its own variety of wildlife, and the rich mixture in the area means that there are many different species to be found throughout the year. We will take a leisurely walk around the village to discover the wildlife right on our doorstep!
| 2 hour walk | 4 hour walk |
Start at village noticeboard in the Village Store parking area (local collection and drop-off can be arranged within a 10 mile radius) | Start at village noticeboard in the Village Store parking area (local collection and drop off can be arranged within a 10 mile radius) |
| 2 hour walk around the south side of the village - golf course, river and loch | 2 hour walk around the south side of the village - golf course, river and loch |
| Return to Village Store car park and depart | Mid-morning stop for coffee or tea to sit in or take-away (optional) |
| 2 hour walk around the north side of the village, river and hillside | |
| Return to Village Store car park and depart |
| Autumn/Winter | Spring/Summer |
| Waterproof clothing | Waterproof clothing |
| Binoculars (available to borrow) | Binoculars (available to borrow) |
| Hat, gloves and scarf | Camera |
| Camera | Sunscreen |
| Water | Insect repellent |
| Sensible shoes/boots | Water |
| Medication (as needed) | Sensible shoes/boots |
| Medication (as needed) |
