Wildlife
As pressure from too many people and intensive agriculture is low in this part of the world, our wildlife is spectacular. Both common and rare species can be found here and you are sure to find something every day.
Almost all the photographs in this website have been taken by Chris and Chrissie. When another picture has been taken by anyone else, we will say so.
The Big 5: Red Deer, Golden Eagle, Red Squirrel, Otter and Harbour Seal
The plains of Africa are not the only places to have a big 5 species that are a must see for any wildlife watcher. Scotland has them as well. You may not see them all on your holiday, but you never know.....
There is a big problem with the Big 5 though.....there are more than 5!
See below for iconic species we get in this area, some on the Croft.
We also have a varied list of birds regularly seen on or flying over the Croft. We'd love to add to the list, so do let us know if you see any new species.
Bluebell Croft Bird List.
Grey Heron
Greylag Goose
American Black Duck
Mallard
White-tailed Sea Eagle
Golden Eagle
Common Buzzard
Kestrel
Sparrow Hawk
Merlin
Peregrine
Black Grouse
Snipe
Woodcock
Oystercatcher
Greater Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Common Gull
Black-headed Gull
Heron Gull
Collared Dove
Rock Dove
Wood Pigeon
Cuckoo
Barn Owl
Tawny Owl
Greater Spotted Woodpecker
Sky Lark
Swift
House Martin
Barn Swallow
Spotted Flycatcher
Meadow Pippit
Pied Wagtail
Grey Wagtail
Wren
Dunnock
Robin
Blackbird
Song Thrush
Fieldfare
Redwing
Mistle Thrush
Grasshopper Warbler
Willow Warbler
Garden Warbler
Sedge Warbler
Chiffchaff
Blackcap
Whitethroat
Goldcrest
Long-tailed Tit
Blue Tit
Great Tit
Coal Tit
Tree Creeper
Nuthatch
Jay
Hooded Crow
Raven
Starling
House Sparrow
Greenfinch
Chaffinch
Brambling
Goldfinch
Siskin
Linnet
Redpoll
Bullfinch
Yellowhammer
