There’s a lot more to the birds we encounter during a day in the hills than just “Little Brown Jobs”. Join Alex on a guided walk and learn about the types of bird present in our hills, moorlands and mountains.

This workshop will cover:

• Methods to identify birds common to upland environments, namely by sight and sound
• How different habitats influence what species we might see and where
• The impact of seasonality on birds
• Conservation issues surrounding our feathered friends.

This workshop is orientated towards anyone operating in the upland environment under a professional leadership context; award holders and trainees alike. However, it is also suitable for those wishing to simply increase their own understanding of birds for personal enjoyment.

We will be out for around 4 hours. An ‘aide memoire’ and other learning resources will be distributed electronically after the event. This workshop is eligible for MTA, AMI and BAIML CPD points.

Please come suitably dressed for a morning on the hill with personal food and drink. Bring binoculars if you have them, a notepad and pen.

MEETING:

0900hrs at Craigellachie NNR parking (Aviemore Youth Hostel)

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Alex Rhodes is a North Wales based Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountain Leader and BSc Zoologist by training. He is passionate about connecting people with their natural environment, working as a freelance instructor, wildlife tour leader and skills workshop provider.

BOOKING:

To book, please follow this link to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upland-bird-id-workshop-northern-cairngorms-tickets-1301204159669?aff=oddtdtcreator

Start

10/05/2025 09:00

End

10/05/2025

Total Days

0.5

Maximum Bookings

12

Venue

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

Town

Aviemore

County

Inverness-shire

Postcode

PH22 1PR

Country

United Kingdom

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07554575949

Email