Highland Wild Encounters - Fiadh-bheatha sa
Ghaidhealtachd
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A Peregrine Falcon
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For two weeks at the
end of May (20th May- 4th June 2006), Highland Council Rangers and
RSPB staff will provide unique opportunities to observe Highland
Wildlife in Caithness and Sutherland.
"Highland Wild
Encounters" will offer guided walks, minibus tours and boat trips to
enable people to get close to some of our rare, beautiful and unique
wildlife.
This will be the fifth
year of the Highland Wild Encounters in Caithness and Sutherland and
the programme is as promising as ever.
Andy Summers, Highland
Council's Senior Sutherland Ranger said: "Caithness and Sutherland
boasts some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities anywhere in the
United Kingdom: from the dazzling Black-throated Divers and soaring
Golden Eagles to the frantic Puffin colonies and the extraordinary
lekking Black grouse. |
 "Last year
visitors were treated to great views of Badgers and Otters. The Black
Grouse performed their amazing courtship display and some lucky people
spent ages watching Ospreys bringing in sticks for their nest. Puffins, as
always, charmed their audience and there were good sightings of a Minke
Whale and several Harbour Porpoises.
"This year we hope to hear Corncrakes,
maybe view some Hen Harriers and even try a hand at Electro-fishing for
Eels. There will be a cruise to the Island of Hoy and an evening full of
Bats. It should be a fortnight to remember."
 A
programme of Highland Wild Encounters events is available on the internet
at
www.highlandwildencounters.com or contact Andy
Summers for further details, telephone: 01571 844 654 or e-mail
andy.summers@highland.gov.uk
Some of the events need to be booked in
advance. Most of the events are free but donations would be welcome. There
will be a charge for boat journeys.
The Highland Council acknowledges the
contribution made by Scottish Natural Heritage to the running of these
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