Soaring scotland

This time of year means rich wildlife potential amid rugged beauty, and you can join us there for an exclusive trip from 2 to 7 November 2025

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SET A TARGET OF SEEING 200 BIRDS IN ONE YEAR!

October is many birders’ favourite time of the year. The potential is massive! Anything can and will turn up. However, here are five birds which will certainly be about and should be ‘gettable’ (with a bit of luck and skill) this month.