Abernethy Forest

Abernethy Forest

Abernethy Forest is a remnant of the Caledonian Forest near Aviemore, Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland. It is an RSPB reserve, close to Loch Garten Osprey Centre, which is also owned by the RSPB.

The forest is home to Scottish Crossbill, Red Squirrel, Wild Cat, Red Deer, Black Grouse, Crested Tit, Osprey and there is also a Capercaillie lek.

Abernethy Forest is in the Cairngorms National Park.

ee also

* Cairngorms
* Caledonian Forest
* RSPB
* Loch Garten Osprey Centre

External links

* [http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/abernethyforest/index.asp RSPB Abernethy Forest]


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