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RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Reserve

Loch Garten, Aviemore, Scotland
01479 831476
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Ranked #6 of 9 attractions in Aviemore
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: RSPB Osprey and Nature Reserve on Loch Garten near Aviemore, Scotland.
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Portsmouth Pride of the south
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My husband (a keen bird watcher) and I (a luke warm birder) visited while staying in the area. We have always visited when in the area, previously several times when our two sons were younger. The hide with its binoculars and easy to see osprey, including live camera feed, are very good for children being introduced to bird watching. (not... More

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Solihull
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We went here by recommendation and boy, was it worth it! We went at an excellent time of year, when the female was sitting on eggs (due to hatch 25th May) and the male was guarding the nest. There are binoculars and telescopes to view the birds plus ongoing live video footage which you can watch too. There is also... More

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Newcastle
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The Loch Garten Osprey watch does what it says on the tin. It allows you to see an Osprey but, as a shop window for thousands of non-birdwatching visitors, I think they could do more. Even for hardened birders they miss opportunities. I went on the Capercaille watch from 5.30 am. There were 30+ people there. I would have has... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Really good cameras on nest and nest was clear of bushes etc so easily viewed. Guides gave very good talk and were very informative. Really enjoyed the visit

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Was lucky as the male was in clear view grooming himself in the tree. The facilities are excellent and well worth the fee to enter. Also many other birds around and lots of red squirrels. All in all very enjoyable.

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Cookham Dean, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The work done here by the RSPB is incredible. Learn all about the wonderful, amazing Ospreys that come here every year to breed. Get up early for Capercaillie watch too. Really helpful and enthusiastic staff.

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The nest is too far away to see much ezcept through their scopes. Info from volunteers is limited and parrot fashion. It is obvious they want to show you their live and recorded tv feeds to get the views of the birds. Could therefore have been based in centre of town. The rest of the centre had endless ways to... More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We're not avid bird-watchers but, like many, enjoy watching birds at home and on our travels. To see the ospreys in and around their nest is wonderful and spectacular. There are excellent binoculars and telescopes available for visitors and knowledgeable staff on hand to explain anything you'd like to know. There are also cameras in the nest so you can... More

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West of Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Great to see the Ospreys nest building, easy access for disabled folk, staff have great knowledge of the Ospreys, great viewing through the cameras onto the tv screens, plenty of telescopes for viewing and small ones for children to look through.

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Derby
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This RSPB is a real flagship place for the charity and caters for all from complete novices to experienced bird watchers. Friendly & knowledgable staff are always on hand, there are binoculars and telescopes to use at various heights so all can see- wheelchair friendly as well. Small RSPB shop with range of products Lots of other birds to see... More

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