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along and find out more about birds and other wildlife - or
just relax and enjoy the view.
From April to August, don't miss the chance to watch migration in action, breeding waders, wildfowl and terns, or even an otter at dusk. But what makes St. John's Pool so special is that the birds are right in front of you. You hardly need binoculars, let alone a telescope sometimes! |
If you're
interested in drawing, photography or the gentle art of sitting
and watching,
this is one
of the best places to do it in Caithness as Ken Crossan's
superb pictures show below. From September to March large numbers
of wildfowl congregate at the west end of St. John's Loch, so
if it's quiet on the pool, don't forget to look out of the back windows.
To find out more about the activities planned for 2006 either
email: birds@artsmith-caithness.co.uk or check this site regularly
for updates. |
Arctic tern
From early May these champions of long-distance migration can be seen daily in their efforts to produce a brood of one or two chicks before the end of July, when they begin their amazing journey to the south Atlantic. |
Grey heron
Always fascinating to watch, these stealthy hunters can be seen virtually all year round as they pick off the myriad sticklebacks or frogs and toads in spring. |
Common snipe
Most people have never even seen a snipe but views like this are possible from the hide as individuals or small flocks probe the mud around the pool's edges. 
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