Evening Talk: The Wildlife of the Scottish Highlands – A Brief ID Guide by Mike Weedon

The Scottish Highlands have some exceptional wildlife – which is why we are all here! Some of the birds and mammals are very different from what we are used to elsewhere in the country. And it can feel like being thrown into the deep end trying to identify these beasties. So, in this Mike will introduce the birds (and some mammals) we all want to see, with particular emphasis on how to identify them at this time of year (late autumn). Expect ID tips for eagles, grouse, divers, grebes, sea-ducks, auks, Crested Tit and some LBJs, as well as seals, dolphins and the not so challenging Red Squirrel…