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Scotland Perth Kinross

Redshank Tringa totanus ŠMike Lane http://www.nature-photography.co.uk

You will notice that there is no introduction to this section yet.

I would like to fill this gap with an introduction from a local birder [or someone who is a frequent visitor] for every on of the geographical pages. The many thousands of birders now regularly using these pages prefer to read something written by someone who can see the place from an insider's point of view. They know the best spots, not just the ones that first time overseas visitors usually visit or that are on the normal birding trip itineraries.

Each introduction carries the e-mail address of the contributor so that birders can get in touch with them if, for example, they are planning a trip [unless the contributor is unable to do this].

Please get in touch if you feel you can contribute an introduction to this page - you don't have to be an expert; I'm not!

county recorder

Ron Youngman
Blairchroisk Cottage, Ballinluig, Pitlochrie, Perthshire PH9 0NE
01796 482324
blairchroisk@aol.com

useful reading

Rare and Scarce Birds in North-East Scotland

Edited by Ian M Phillips 192 pages, 32 col plates, 60 illus, distribution maps.
ISBN: 0953125904
Buy this book from NHBS.com

Where to Watch Birds in Scotland

Mike Madders, Julia Welstead Paperback - 332 pages (May 1997) Christopher Helm
ISBN: 0713644877
Buy this book from NHBS.com

clubs

Perthshire Society of Natural Science

(Ornithological section) Esther Taylor, 23, Verena Terrace, Perth PH2 0BZ 01738 621986

reserves

Forestry Commission - South Rannoch

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/Recreation.nsf
Black Wood of Rannoch, a Caledonian Forest Reserve, which is further west and supports a vast array of plants, insects, birds and animals...

Forestry Commission - Tay Forest Park

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/Recreation.nsf/
Tay Forest Park includes some of the most scenic areas in Highland Perthshire, where a favourable climate and rich soil have nurtured Scotland`s finest forests...

Rannoch Moor

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/features/featurefirst6374.html
Located at the southern extreme of Highland Council Area and stretching eastward into Perth and Kinross, Rannoch Moor is an upland plateau of lochs, lochans, peat bogs and streams that covers 5180Ha (12800 acres) and at points reaches an elevation of over 384m (1260 feet)...

RSPB Reserve - Vane Farm Nature Reserve

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/v/vanefarm/index.asp
This gateway to the North is one of the most popular RSPB nature reserves in Scotland. The visitor centre overlooks the loch where pink-footed geese, whooper swans and thousands of dabbling ducks spend the winter. The wet grassland is managed for nesting redshanks, snipe, lapwings and ducks.

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you cant find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page give them a try!

tour operators

Birding Pal

http://www.birdingpal.org/Unitedkingdom.htm
Local birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...

places to stay

Innerwick Estate - Aberfeldy Perthshire

http://www.innerwick.com/
Innerwick Estate, a working hill farm in the Scottish Highlands, is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and a designated National Scenic Area. We offer four fabulous cottages for holiday rental.

Milton Cottage B&B - Dunkeld

http://miltoncottage.com/
Milton Cottage is a B&B with a difference. It is a hidden treasure away from the road, tucked behind its own flat topped hill with wonderful beech trees and Scots Pine, and surrounded by a 13 acre field of parkland. There is a constant tinkle from the burn running through the woodland garden...

Panholes Cottages

http://www.panholescottages.co.uk/
...200-year old barn recently converted into two 5-star self-catering cottages situated in breathtaking open countryside. We are located near to a Nature Reserve which is a sanctuary for migrating geese and is a wildbird breeding area...

Perth Hotels

http://www.milford.co.uk/scotland/perth.html
A selection of hotels...

Stronvar House

http://www.stronvar.co.uk/
Stronvar House, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland FK19 8PB - Enjoying a beautiful location in the heart of Scotland, Stronvar House offers you a unique self-catering holiday for up to 12 at an affordable price.

Tigh - na - Cloich Hotel

http://website.lineone.net/~tnchotel/
Set in lovely peaceful gardens, it has great views overlooking Pitlochry and the Tummel Valley, ample parking, and easy access to town, theatre and Pitlochry golf course. There are superb walks from the hotel, with fishing, bird watching, and exploring the beautiful scenery of the Highlands amongst the popular activities of guests.

Birdwatching in Tayside

http://www.wildlifeweb.co.uk/wheretogo/tayside/tayside.html
Part of the Bird Web with a clickable map of the area taking you to descriptions of various sites... very informative.

Birdwatching Sites in Perth & Kinross

http://www.the-soc.org.uk/perthkinross-sites.htm
A list of sites...

BLOG - Shirls Gardenwatch

http://blog.shirlsgardenwatch.co.uk
Blog garden diary with video of visiting birds to a Perthshire garden

Loch Leven Project

http://www.kinrosshouse.com/projectwildlife.html
During my time with Alan Lauder and Paul Brooks, I learnt about the loch and its importance as a nature reserve. In particular, they told me all about the different types of birds which live on the islands and in the marshes around the loch. St Serf`s Island holds 90% of all the loch`s wildlife. The loch itself is fourteen square kms in area and is home to wide variety of birds...

artists

Artist - Martin Ridley

http://www.martinridley.com/
A Creative Process Revealed: Wildlife Art Description - Gallery of wildlife and wilderness art depicting birds and other animals, paintings in oils and watercolours with accompanying original sketches by artist painter & illustrator Martin Ridley. View how sketches, preparatory drawings and a gallery of wildlife paintings are evolved from initial field encounters, detailed information about creative working methods with wildlife watching tips, painting stages from initial brush stroke to completion, oils in progress. Services include e-Cards, wildlife artwork screensavers, forthcoming wildlife art events calendar, selected art, conservation and wildlife links and search facility to source images.