Inverness-shire - Birchbrae

Birchbrae is a lodge resort near Fort William in Scotland.

WHERE IS IT?
Birchbrae
Onich
Fort William
Inverness-shire
PH33 6SE

WHAT'S THERE?
You can see Pine Martens at the lodges if you leave something sweet like jam for them on your verandah.

Red squirrels are regular visitors too. The best place to see Red Squirrels is outside the kitchen window of lodge number 6!

Red Deer can be seen on the mountain sides and Roe Deer roam the woodland areas in the lowlands.

The best place to see Red Deer all year round is Glen Etive. You can also see them from the Mallaig road between Glenfinnan and Arisaig.

Roe Deer are harder to see but the best place is probably the first clearing on the left as you go up the forest track behind the lodges. You might also see them at night next to the road.

Otters are difficult to see in the Summer but there are plenty around in the Winter. In Summer your best bet is early morning or late evening next to any shoreline.

In Winter, keep an eye out in the loch as you enter Fort William, on the rocks by the lay-by at Sallachan Bay (see Seals), on the rocks by the Holly Tree Restaurant (Oban road) and on the small islands in front of the Pier House Restaurant. All these places are worth a look in the Summer as well.

The Highlands is a fantastic place to watch birds and you can enjoy them outside your lodge window on the bird feeders. You can also visit many places to see specific species. A few of these are:

Loch Ruthven - Slavonian Grebe and Osprey

Loch Garten - Osprey and Crested Tits

Grass Point (Mull) - White Tailed Sea Eagle

Moray Firth - wintering wildfowl

Staffa - Puffins

Ardgour Old Pier (across the water) - Black Guillemot


Follow this link for more information:

http://www.birchbrae.com/activities/seewildlife.asp