Wildlife at The Bin Forest Car Park

The Bin Forest
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Huntly is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NJ 505 418

This is a secluded car park hidden from the busy A96. It gives access to a variety of walks. A route map is shown on the information board.

Mammals: Red squirrel and roe deer can be seen in the forest in the early morning or at dusk. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer

Birds: Many woodland birds can be seen, look out for the occasional crossbill flocks. Birds of prey such as buzzard, sparrowhawk and peregrine can sometimes be seen too.

Insects and reptiles: In many of the fire dams we have newts.
Butterflies that can be seen include Red Admirals, Meadow Browns,Scotch Argus, Mountain Ringlets and much more.

Habitats: The Bin is a great place to see wildflowers as the soil is basic. In August look out for wild orchids too!

How to get there:
Follow the A96 north beyond Huntly. After approximately 2 miles the car park is sign-posted off to the right.

Local Weather Forecast (Multimap)

Facilities:

Activities

	Queen Tree Walk (Blue Trail) Ferny Knowe Walk (Red Trail) Ord Hill Walk (Green Trail)			Educational events run by district.
	Newts can often be seen in ditches which run along the edge of the forest roads and tracks.			One picnic bench at car park.
	A Ranger Club for 8 - 11 year olds is run on the first Sunday of every month from this car park. 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

Other places to go in The Bin Forest
Huntly Peregrine Wild Watch Centre

Contact:
Jackie Cumberbirch
Recreation Ranger
01466 794161
e-mail: jackie.cumberbirch@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What else is here

In The Bin Forest Car Park there is also
recreation

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