Posts for April, 2022

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Family fun in the Highland Wildlife Park, come and try pond dipping and help us find the smaller and the more elusive animals of Park? We will help you identify some of our native pond species as well as see some of our amazing animals. Come and have a go and maybe improve your identification skills.

During this Masterclass, we shall cover the ‘how to do it’ of birdsong and call identification, with lots of tips and hints on how to learn birdsong, focusing on specific species, with the aim of participants learning some of the more common species’ songs and calls. The first day will be spent in the classroom and the second in the field putting your new skills to practise.

The Scottish Highlands is home to some iconic wildlife species but finding them can be a real challenge. Whether you are part of a family group wanting to see a broad range of Highland wildlife, or a keen birder looking for a specific and elusive species, our wildlife guides will guide you to the best locations using their expert knowledge. So, whether it’s Dotterel and Ptarmigan on the high tops, Capercaillie and Crested Tits in the forests, or maybe Otter and Dolphin on the shoreline, tell us what you’d like to see and we can help you to achieve your wildlife watching ambitions.

Our hide is located in the Cairngorms within the Caledonian Pine Forest near Aviemore. Badger are regular visitors all year round and Pine Marten can also be seen. A variety of other Scottish wildlife may visit our hide whilst it is still light, including Tawny Owls, Red Squirrels and Roe Deer. Each evening wildlife watching experience lasts approximately three hours.

Join a Glenmore Ranger for a walk through the woods. Hear about the history and wildife of the area and find out a little more about the secretive forest of Glenmore and its mighty trees.

Ecdysis is a pilgrimage through the landscape in music and costume.
This performance installation takes inspiration from reptile species that live in the wild in Scotland. Reptiles must get rid of their old skin each year in order to grow. We invite you to explore this idea with us through dance and words, the idea of stepping out of your own skin, of shedding to grow, of sluffing off. The music for Ecdysis is an exciting collaboration with renowned Producers from the alternative music scenes in London and Bristol including Sgt Pokes, Pinch, N-Type, Silkie, Mako and Lost.

A wild trail of discovery through the stunning pine forests of Glenmore awaits you at the BIG Weekend. Start at the Glenmore visitor centre and follow this self guided trail to discover what amazing wildlife lives in this stunning place. The trail may take about an hour to complete, but feel free to take as long as you like!

Join Saranne, your local High Life Highland Countryside Ranger, for a special Stories Round the Fire: Enjoy your favourite minibeast themed stories read around the fireplace as well as fun activities, games, hunts, and crafts. This is a library partnership event and will take place outdoors so dress accordingly, all children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free but donations are welcome. Places are limited so booking is essential.

Join the Atholl Estates Ranger for a very gentle introduction to birds. We will learn to identify some of the most common species by sight and by sound. Bring binoculars and ID books if you have them.