February
Romance of the isles, Harris

Wildlife & Plants

Capercaillie

A huge woodland grouse, the Capercaillie is occasionally seen at RSPB Abernethy Forest and Loch Garten Reserve…
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Crossbills peak song

Commonly found in Scots Pine, Spruce and Larch trees, the Crossbill is a chunky finch…
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Gannets at colonies

Newly arrived at their colonies, the main places to see them are St Kilda, the Northern Isles and the Bass Rock near Edinburgh…
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Mountain hares grow spring coat

This graceful creature is abundant in upland areas and on many Scottish islands…
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Mussels

Adult mussels are filtering up to 30 litres of water a day…
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Snowdrops

Over 60 gardens across the country open their gates to offer visitors a rare glimpse of winter beauty…
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February's Weather

February Look north to the snow dusted peaks of Scotland’s mountains this month and their tranquility will make you feel instantly refreshed.
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