Nestled in Duirinish near Plockton, Highland Hangout offers a unique birdwatching experience in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Whether you’re an avid birder or a casual nature lover, this idyllic spot provides the perfect backdrop to observe a variety of avian species. Here’s a glimpse of some fascinating birds you might spot during your visit to Highland Hangout. So don’t forget to pack your binoculars and a bird guide, and embark on a memorable birdwatching adventure in this picturesque corner of the Scottish Highlands.
Below is a (rough) alphabetical list of the identities of the wild birds that have been heard by their song at Duirinish Oaks in the 10-month period from 01-08-23 to 31-05-24.
Brambling
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Bullfinch
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Coal Tit
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Crossbill
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Field Fare
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Goldfinch
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Great Spotted Woodpecker
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House Martin
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Lesser Redpoll
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Mistle Thrush
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Pied Wagtail
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Pied Flycatcher
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Redwing
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Sparrow Hawk
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Siskin
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Tree Creeper
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Below are some of the other birds that have been identified in and around the grounds of Highland Hangout…
B
- Blue Tit
- Blackbird
- Blackcap
- Bullfinch
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Brambling
- Bohemian Waxwing
- Bananaquit
- Barn Swallow
C
- Collared Dove
- Chiffchaff
- Coal Tit
- Chaffinch
- Carrion Crow
- Cuckoo
- Common Redstart
- Curlew
- Common Linnet
- Common Starling
- Cassini’s Finch
- Common Kingfisher
- Common Crossbill
- Chestnut-backed Chickadee
- Common Magpie
- Crested Tit
- Common Reed Bunting
- Common Buzzard
- Carolina Chickadee
- Common Firecrest
- Common Redpoll
D
- Dunnock
F
- Fieldfare
G
- Goldcrest
- Goldfinch
- Great Tit
- Green Finch
- Great Tit
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
- Greylag Goose
- Grey Wagtail
- Golden-crowned Kinglet
H
- Hawfinch
- House Finch
- Hooded Siskin
- House Sparrow
- House Martin
- Hooded Crow
J
- Jay
L
- Lesser Redpoll
- Long-tailed Tit
- Lesser Goldfinch
M
- Mallard
- Mistle Thrush
- Masked Flowerpiercer
- Meadow Pipit
N
- Northern Cardinal
- Northern Lapwing
P
- Pheasant
- Pied Flycatcher
- Pied Wagtail / White Wagtail
- Pinky-footed Goose
R
- Red Kite
- Raven
- Robin
- Rock Wren
- Redwing
- Rock Dove
- Rock Bunting
- Rufous-backed Robin
- Red-legged Partridge
- Red-throated Diver
- Rook
S
- Sand Martin
- Sparrowhawk
- Siskin
- Sedge Warbler
- Serin
- Skylark
- Song Thrush
- Spotted Flycatcher
T
- Tree Pipit
- Treecreeper
- Tufted Titmouse
- Three-striped Warbler
W
- Water Rail
- Willow Warbler
- Willow Tit
- Wood Pigeon
- Wren
- Wild Turkey
- Wood Warbler
Y
- Yellowhammer
- Yellow-browned Warbler
Highland Hangout offers a spectacular opportunity to witness a diverse array of bird species in their natural habitats.
And it’s not just birds. We are incredibly fortunate to share this landscape with a vibrant cast of native Scottish wildlife. Visitors regularly catch glimpses of majestic Red Deer moving through the glens, elusive Pine Martens darting through the undergrowth, and acrobatic Red Squirrels leaping through the canopy. The rich biodiversity here ensures that every look out the window or step outside holds the promise of an unforgettable wildlife encounter.
To give you a taste of these magical moments, the video below features one of our resident Red Squirrels, captured on camera in June 2026.
the gallery
Nature up close
