10 of the best UK wildlife weekends
1 month ago - By The Guardian
Whether it's walking or whale watching, put nature in the spotlight with a wonderful country break Discover the richness of Scotland's wildlife on a week-long tour, focusing on the rewilding programmes that are opening up across the Highlands. The trip offers the chance to see red kites - recently reintroduced to the region - bottlenose dolphins and ospreys, as well as watching pine martens from a private hide. Visits to remote crofts include talks on rewilding and time with a ranger at the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, home to white-tailed eagles and red deer. The trip can also be...
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