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Caithness has a huge range of birdlife, from the moorland ground nesting birds, to the rock scaling sea bird colonies we find all along our coast line.
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​RSPB reserve at Forsinard Flows shows off the vast array of birdlife, plants and animals. It is on the flow country which is a peatland ecosystem - one of the biggest in Europe, and is an important habitat for some of our rarest animals and plants. The peat is also a huge carbon store. It can be accessed by driving, or via train from Inverness. It is approximately one hour and 15 minutes drive from Thrumster House.
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St Johns Pool Bird Photography is a fantastic place for photographers as it has hides which can be hired so you can get the perfect shot of some of our rarest birds.
Caithness Seacoast Tours will take you right into the caves, stacks, through the arches and into the coves where these birds will be found. The boat leaves from Wick harbour which is approximately a five minute drive from Thrumster House. Please check availability as this is a seasonal activity.
The John O'Groat Ferries also offer a wildlife cruise trip taking you past the beautiful uninhabited island of Stroma and past the Stacks of Duncansby and the lighthouse. John O'Groats is a 40 minute drive from Thrumster House. This is also seasonal.
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