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Wildlife at Glen Affric
Highland
Scotland
Cannich, Tomich, Struy, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, and Beauly are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NH284284
 Glen Affric is a very special place. It contains one of the largest ancient Caledonian pinewoods in Scotland as well as lochs, moorland and mountains.
This wide range of habitats make Glen Affric a haven for wildlife. There are many rare and special birds, animals and plants found here.Amongst many others look out for deer, Scottish crossbills, crested tits and if you're very lucky, pine marten.
Glen Affric has many designations - it is a Caledonian Forest Reserve, a National Scenic Area and has recently been chosen as a National Nature Reserve.
Mammals: Although difficult to spot, there are many animals in Glen Affric. Red, roe and sika deer are all present and can be seen more often in the winter. Foxes, stoats, weasels and badgers are here too - but pine marten are the main predators. Look out for signs of smaller anilmals too - mice, voles and shrews all thrive here too. If you're very lucky, there are otters in the rivers and lochs. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer, Badger and Otter
Birds: Around 100 different birds have been recorded in Glen Affric. From eagles and ptarmigan on the high tops, red and black-throated divers and many other water birds, to a huge variety of woodland birds. Many of the pinewood specialists are here - Capercaillie, Scottish crossbill and crested tits. Rare but present are black grouse, golden eagle, merlin and osprey. We have information about Golden eagle, Capercaille, Black grouse and Osprey
Insects and reptiles: On warm summer days - look out for some of the many butterflies, dragonflies and other insects. Pearl-bordered fritilliary, Scotch argus, golden-ringed and common hawker dragonflies, tiger beetle, dung beetle and wood ants are all easily seen. You may also spot adders, slow worms and common lizard in sunny places too. We have information about Adder and Pearl-bordered fritillary Habitats: Glen Affric contains the third largest ancient Caledonian pinewood in Scotland. The core area has been under conservation management since the 1960's. It has many of the pinewood plants and wildlife including many rare species. Twinflower, creeping ladies tresses, lesser twayblade and many other pinewood flowers are present. We have information about Pinewood and Upland bog
How to get there:
Glen Affric is 5 miles west of Cannich on the Glen Affric road, off the A831.There is an infrequent bus service from Inverness as far as Cannich.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Dog Falls Carpark
River Affric Carpark
Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin Carpark
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Contact:
Fiona Barnett
Ao Fm
01320 366322
e-mail: fiona.barnett@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest
Glen Affric has been described as 'the most beautiful glen in Scotland.'
Did you know Ospreys have returned to Glen Affric in recent years. Using a man-made nest, they have successfully reared young over the last three years.
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