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Loch Garten (Scots Gaelic: Loch a' Ghartain) is a large Highland freshwater loch near Boat of Garten, in the Strathspey area of the Cairngorms National Park, in Scotland. It is surrounded by the tall pine trees of the Abernethy Forest, a large area (adjacent to the loch) of which is an RSPB nature reserve. The loch is renowned for its breeding population of ospreys, which lend Boat of Garten its nickname "The Osprey Village".
Careless behaviour towards the osprey in Britain throughout the 19th century meant that it became extinct as a breeding bird by the early 20th. However, in 1954 two Scandinavian breeding birds came to Garten completely of their own accord and set up a nest in the forest by the loch. Slowly the species recolonised Scotland (for more information see ospreys in Britain), and the RSPB and other organisations helped them along the way (not an easy task due to the illegal activities of egg collectors and other irresponsible people). The reserve was purchased by the charity and since then the nest has always been closely monitored. Recently a viewing hide was built relatively near to the nest so that visitors may come and see these birds of prey easily. The hide has telescopes and other optical devices inside, as well as television screens showing close-up views of the fledglings and their parents. Live video and still pictures of the nest can be viewed on the RSPB Loch Garten Reserve web-site.
Went here with family for my wife's 50th birthday had the most amazing time for 2 weeks every one of us thoroughly enjoyed it and i/we would strongly recommend a visit
Stephen FradleyMar 6, 2018
We really enjoyed being here, the nature is incredibly amazing.
Szűcs FerencApr 16, 2018
Just nice to walk round 3 or walks to suit all different capabilities
Steven PurdyFeb 3, 2018
Great place for a visit. Feed the birds
Gary StoneFeb 26, 2018
Superb area visit a couple of times a year
Grahame DunkinFeb 3, 2018
Enjoyable gentle walk around the Loch. Bird life is there! Just difficult to see! Definitely check out the RSPB Osprey centre nearby as well.
D WelshJun 9, 2018
Absolutely brilliant experience. Staff are very knowledgeable. The scenery is breathtaking
Dave FulMay 11, 2018
Paid my entry fee to see the ospreys, later told only 1 bird there. Went a few miles down the road 2 birds there better views and cheaper.
Anthony AdamsMay 25, 2018
Nice walk around loch and helpful staff also hot drinks and toilet facilities
Andrew HamiltonMay 12, 2018
Beautiful woodland walks, lovely to see the female osprey on her nest of three eggs.
Karen MapesMay 11, 2018
Went here with family for my wife's 50th birthday had the most amazing time for 2 weeks every one of us thoroughly enjoyed it and i/we would strongly recommend a visit
Stephen FradleyMar 6, 2018
We really enjoyed being here, the nature is incredibly amazing.
Szűcs FerencApr 16, 2018
Just nice to walk round 3 or walks to suit all different capabilities
Steven PurdyFeb 3, 2018
Great place for a visit. Feed the birds
Gary StoneFeb 26, 2018
Superb area visit a couple of times a year
Grahame DunkinFeb 3, 2018
Enjoyable gentle walk around the Loch. Bird life is there! Just difficult to see! Definitely check out the RSPB Osprey centre nearby as well.
D WelshJun 9, 2018
Absolutely brilliant experience. Staff are very knowledgeable. The scenery is breathtaking
Dave FulMay 11, 2018
Paid my entry fee to see the ospreys, later told only 1 bird there. Went a few miles down the road 2 birds there better views and cheaper.
Anthony AdamsMay 25, 2018
Nice walk around loch and helpful staff also hot drinks and toilet facilities
Andrew HamiltonMay 12, 2018
Beautiful woodland walks, lovely to see the female osprey on her nest of three eggs.
Karen MapesMay 11, 2018
Went here with family for my wife's 50th birthday had the most amazing time for 2 weeks every one of us thoroughly enjoyed it and i/we would strongly recommend a visit
Stephen FradleyMar 6, 2018
We really enjoyed being here, the nature is incredibly amazing.
Szűcs FerencApr 16, 2018
Just nice to walk round 3 or walks to suit all different capabilities
Steven PurdyFeb 3, 2018
Great place for a visit. Feed the birds
Gary StoneFeb 26, 2018
Superb area visit a couple of times a year
Grahame DunkinFeb 3, 2018
Enjoyable gentle walk around the Loch. Bird life is there! Just difficult to see! Definitely check out the RSPB Osprey centre nearby as well.
D WelshJun 9, 2018
Absolutely brilliant experience. Staff are very knowledgeable. The scenery is breathtaking
Dave FulMay 11, 2018
Paid my entry fee to see the ospreys, later told only 1 bird there. Went a few miles down the road 2 birds there better views and cheaper.
Anthony AdamsMay 25, 2018
Nice walk around loch and helpful staff also hot drinks and toilet facilities
Andrew HamiltonMay 12, 2018
Beautiful woodland walks, lovely to see the female osprey on her nest of three eggs.
Karen MapesMay 11, 2018
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