Cairngorm Nature Calendar
Natural events
Please check dates before making any arrangements. No liability accepted for accuracy of following information.
Spring - tree blossom, breeding and nesting.
March 20 - Spring equinox - See Heavens Above to check date.
April / May - Capercaillie lekking, see RSPB and Abernethy Reserve for info on 'caper-watch' .
April / May - Ospreys return from winter home in West Africa. Hatch late May / early June, depart late August. See at Abernethy Reserve. RSPB Osprey Webcam.
Summer - warm weather, evening light.
June 21 - Summer solstice - See Heavens Above to check date.
August 12/13 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - The Perseids. See C&MS.
Autumn - autumn tree colours.
September 23 - Autumn equinox - See Heavens Above to check date.
October first two weeks - Red deer rutting - See Deer UK
October 21 (Oct 15 - 29) - The Orionids meteor shower. See C&MS.
November 17 (Nov 13 - 20) - The Leonids meteor shower. See C&MS.
December 14 (Dec 6 - 19) - The Geminids meteor shower. See C&MS.
Winter - snow, winter coats (mountain hares, ptarmigan), Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) see Aurorawatch for alerts.
December 21/22 - Winter solstice - See Heavens Above to check date.
Links
Badenoch and Strathspey Conservation Group
The Highland Red Squirrel Group
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