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Visiting Scotland
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We'll be visiting Scotland from April 3rd till 9th. Our route, as we have it in mind right now, will be as follows: Fly,in at Edinburgh and travel North first. Visit Dundee, Aberdeen and go to the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Fiona Govan Feb 21, 2011.

Travel through Scotland
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Hi all, I'll be in Scotland from april 3rd till 9th and currently putting together my route. While doing so I came across Rothiemurchus Estate, where it is possible to view Ospreys from a hide. It is…Continue

Tags: Prey, Ospreys, wildlife, Scotland

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Cook Jan 22, 2011.

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After being away for a while to do some travelling, I recently visited Simonkingwildlife.com again. From there Sue (Timmins) was so kind to point me here, so here I am! I had some posts, way back,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula Moss Jan 21, 2011.

 

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Frans Gesell replied to Val McNeil Gall's discussion Osprey Update 2011
"Hi Val, thanks again for the update.   I read in your post that XL was breaking off branches, I didn't know they did that! Nice!   Also some (possible) sad news about the second chick. Hopefully it is just keeping a low…"
Jun 24, 2011
Frans Gesell replied to Val McNeil Gall's discussion Osprey Update 2011
"Hey Val,   thanks for the update. I'm quite jealous (in a positive way ;-) ) Wish I had an Osprey nest in my neighbourhood.   Good to see they are doing good!   Frans    "
Jun 11, 2011
Frans Gesell replied to Roger Free's discussion Afreeka!!
"Yep, that's about it, but we're still working on the route and things can change.  We are looking at about 15-16 nights travel and it's impossible to see everything so the worst case scenario is that we have to visit Botswana…"
May 15, 2011
Frans Gesell replied to Roger Free's discussion Afreeka!!
"Hi all,   we are planning to go to Botswana and are looking for a reliable company to hire a driver/guide, any suggestions? We will be with a group of 4, but don't intend to go as basic as camping, but also not going for very luxury camps…"
May 15, 2011
Frans Gesell replied to Val McNeil Gall's discussion Osprey Update 2011
"Hi Val,   thanks for the update. It's good to hear &see M is recovering from his injury. It was probably not as worse as it looked.   Beautifull pictures!"
May 15, 2011
Frans Gesell replied to Val McNeil Gall's discussion Osprey Update 2011
"Any news?   Loved the pictures & posts  till now, but been quiet for a bit now. Are the Ospreys doing allright?"
May 8, 2011
Fiona Govan replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Hi Frans If you're going to the Cairngorms, I can highly recommend the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown on Spey as a base.  It's a wildlife friendly hotel with its own rangers who can recommend all sorts of places to visit and see…"
Feb 21, 2011
Frans Gesell and shirl are now friends
Feb 20, 2011
shirl replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Sorry, late in my reply. Lol... I'd love to work for the tourist board - especially blogging for them :-)   I'll be brief tonight, just wanted to pass on a link that will be of interest to you re Loch of the Lowes and the Ospreys for…"
Feb 20, 2011
Frans Gesell replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Hi Shirl,   I think my visit is too short....But I knew that already when planning the trip.   Your input is great! Do you happen to work for the tourist board (or whatever it's called in Scotland), if you don't they should hire…"
Feb 15, 2011
shirl replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Frans, I noticed that you have heard of the Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve, Loch of the Lowes. This is a fav of mine. The centre is small but the welcome friendly. There is a window to observe birds at feeders. Red Squirrels will come in too. Pine…"
Feb 14, 2011
shirl replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Frans, garden wise en route (A90) to Dundee you’ll get a nice lunch at Glendoick Garden Centre famous for its soups and rhododendrons. The Cox family plant hunt abroad. There website says peak flower is from mid April. Haven’t visited at…"
Feb 14, 2011
shirl replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Frans, garden wise in Perth I would recommend Branklyn Garden http://www.perthshire.co.uk/index.asp?pg=129 Can’t think if I’ve been in April or not (garden opens again on the 1st). This is a plantsman’s garden absolutely stuffed…"
Feb 14, 2011
shirl replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Frans, garden wise Edinburgh has a great Botanical Garden, perhaps you could visit that before you leave the city. In addition to the plants, glasshouses etc there are grey squirrels and birds in the garden. My favourite area is the Chinese Garden…"
Feb 14, 2011
shirl replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Frans, let’s start with Vane Farm. You could visit this area all day. In addition to the RSPB Reserve there is also the Loch Leven Heritage Trail (http://www.lochlevenheritagetrail.co.uk/index.html ). You can walk or cycle round 8 miles of the…"
Feb 14, 2011
Frans Gesell replied to Frans Gesell's discussion Visiting Scotland
"Shirl, yes gardens are point of interest too.   The River Tay also has my interest, specially for the Salmon."
Feb 14, 2011

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