Make it count for nature at Dunnet Head
People of all ages are being invited to a special day out to help nature at Dunnet Head next week.
The Citizen Science Day at the RSPB’s Dunnet Head reserve will include everything from looking for marine mammals to seeking out bees and butterflies, as well as face painting and guided walks.
There will be an opportunity to hear from Species on the Edge North Coast and Dunnet Community Forest, as well as the RSPB, about their work and how you can get involved.
Throughout the Citizen Science Day there will be activities for all ages and wildlife interests. Visitors can join a guided wildlife walk led by a knowledgeable volunteer who will point out some of the reserve’s star species or they can join volunteers and staff members from Species on the Edge North Coast or Dunnet Community Forest in conducting citizen science surveys.
There will be opportunities to watch seabirds on the cliffs through binoculars, search for marine mammals and take a closer look at plants and pollinators with either Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Counts or BeeWalks.
Milly Revill Hayward, RSPB engagement officer based at Forsinard, said: “We’re excited to welcome visitors to the RSPB nature reserve at Dunnet Head in collaboration with Dunnet Community Forest and Species on the Edge North Coast, brilliant organisations also working in nature conservation in Caithness and Sutherland.
“There are several fun free events on during the day that will show people that anyone can get involved in nature conservation, whether for counting bumblebees or recording the birds you see on an app on your phone.”
The event is being held on Monday, July 29, from 10am-4pm. There is no need to book for this free event.