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Pine Marten in the garden

Pine Marten in the garden

Roe deer comes over the fence.

Roe deer comes over the fence.

Badgers are shy nightly visitors.

Badgers are shy nightly visitors.

Hedgehog taking peanuts

Hedgehog taking peanuts

Slowworm, a legless lizard

Slowworm, a legless lizard

Dolphins and whales are often seen in the bay

Dolphins and whales are often seen in the bay

Seals seen from a boat trip across the bay

Seals seen from a boat trip across the bay

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  • Birds of prey are seen all around the area -

    buzzards, golden eagles, sea eagles and ravens have all been seen from the garden

  • A wide variety of garden birds - over 25 species visit the Whindley garden.

  • Sea birds can be observed all round the coast -

    gannets, fulmars, skuas etc

  • Regular visitors to the garden are

    pine martens, badgers, roe deer, hedgehog, voles, slow worms etc. The pictures above were all taken in our garden.

  • Scanning some of the more remote hillsides can reveal red deer, feral goats, grouse, etc.

  • Red squirrels have been introduced at Inverewe Gardens and Dundonnel.

  • Close encounters with porpoise, dolphin and whales can be gained from boat trips out of Gairloch harbour. Try Hebridean Whale Cruises or Gairloch Marine Life Cruises, 

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