Skylark

There’s so much to explore at Mersehead. We have freshwater pools, woodland, farmland, mudflats and a fabulous beach. Come by this autumn to see great flocks of wintering Barnacle Geese.

A strip of land between two lochs, spot Curlews, drumming Snipe, Lapwings and Dunlins gathering around the water's edge at Brodgar.

Escape to the quiet lakes and pools of Cors Ddyga, where Bitterns boom and Lapwings forage. Tread the footpaths and watch birds of prey circle the skies, or visit at dusk to watch Starling murmurations.

Explore this former open cast coal mine and see how nature has reclaimed this industrial landscape. Join us for an event – how about staying out until after dark to see what night-time wildlife we can find?

Explore along the top of the reserve and enjoy the fantastic views out to sea, keeping your eyes sharp for dolphins in the waves, while Cirl Buntings flit between bushes on shore.

Discover how wildlife-friendly farming can work for nature in the rolling chalk country. Here, buzzing bugs and flitting birds, make the most of wildflower grasslands created on fields once used for crops.

Discover Onziebust, a mosaic of glorious wildflower meadows, grassland fields and wetland areas on this island paradise for wildlife.

From barren flood plain to wild and wonderful wetland, Medmerry is an ever-evolving gem. Follow the winding trails to explore a landscape that's alive with waders, birds of prey and much, much more.

Stand on the shores of Loch Sunart and look across waters where otters and seals thrive, or explore the ancient woodland where warblers and Tree Pipits sing.

Lace up your walking boots and prepare for a climb – the wild and rugged hills of Aghatirourke will reward you with sights of rocketing Red Grouse and soaring Skylarks.

Splash around in Tetney Marshes, a wetland paradise for waders and wildfowl where Redshanks thrive in the saltmarsh.

Visit this sweeping saltmarsh and experience an area reclaimed by nature, now home to nesting Skylarks, Redshanks, and thousands of wildfowl in winter.