Early Birds Tour
Length: 2-3 hours
Best time of year: Spring and Summer
Best time of day: Pre-dawn start
Possible species: Black Grouse, Red Grouse, Curlew, Lapwing, Common Gull, Snipe, Reed Bunting, Meadow Pipit, Wheatear, Red Kite, Buzzard, Raven, Short-eared Owl, Hen Harrier and Kestrel. Also possible: Red and Roe Deer, Rabbit and Brown Hare.
Most birds are active in the early morning but some like the Black Grouse are real dawn specialists. This is the best time to see them at their display leks before they disperse for the day. We would hope for a supporting cast of drumming Snipe and bubbling Curlew as well as Hen Harrier emerging from their overnight roost (early Spring).
Meet at the School Road car park in Comrie
Aim to be on site just before sunrise (times will vary throughout the year)
Watch Black Grouse lek from car hide for approx. 1 hr
Hot drink and snacks served from the car once grouse have dispersed
Stay for another hour or so to look for other upland birds, deer, rabbits and hares
Return to car park in Comrie and depart
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow)
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
Most birds are active in the early morning but some like the Black Grouse are real dawn specialists. This is the best time to see them at their display leks before they disperse for the day. We would hope for a supporting cast of drumming Snipe and bubbling Curlew as well as Hen Harrier emerging from their overnight roost (early Spring).
Meet at the School Road car park in Comrie
Aim to be on site just before sunrise (times will vary throughout the year)
Watch Black Grouse lek from car hide for approx. 1 hr
Hot drink and snacks served from the car once grouse have dispersed
Stay for another hour or so to look for other upland birds, deer, rabbits and hares
Return to car park in Comrie and depart
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow)
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
