Do you spend time on Scotland’s high mountains? Are you interested in the birds that you see and hear while you are up there?
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is offering free training to hillwalkers and climbers in July and August, to help improve knowledge and enjoyment of upland birds and hopefully increase the number of people recording their sightings to the BTO.
Female Ptarmigan
During the day you will improve your identification skills and learn more about the upland birds that live on our mountains. You will also learn more about how your sightings can help contribute to conservation science.
The courses will be based mostly outdoors, with the aim of walking through a variety of upland habitats and onto higher ground. Due to this, a reasonable level of fitness and experience of walking on Scotland’s mountains is required. You will need to bring appropriate clothing/footwear for being on the hills and also bring your own packed lunch/refreshments.
The courses will be held on Saturday 5th July at Arrochar, Sunday 6th July at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre near Ballater, on Sunday 20th July at Kynachan Hall near the Loch Tummel Hotel in Perthshire, and on Saturday 9th August at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment at Sallochy on East Loch Lomondside.
For more information or to book your place, please email or phone 01786 466560. Please note that booking is essential as spaces are limited.