A 06.30 flight from Gatwick saw us into Aberdeen by 10.00 to pick up our hire cars before reaching the Cairngorms by 12.00. The weather was great with good visibility and little or no wind.
- 17 Snow Buntings greeted us on the slopes adjacent to the car park and we enjoyed excellent views from close range.
- We took the funicular railway to the top and we were rewarded by magnificent views of the Ptarmigen from the viewing terrace - thanks Julie! This was the first time I had seen this species in winter plumage - stunning. The only obstacle was provided by the over zealous photographers who were chasing the "perfect image" and flushing the birds of course.
- At Pityoulish Paul became ecstatic having spotted an Icelandic Gull in the gull flock.
- At Loch Garten we had good views of the obligatory Crested Tits.
- On the way home, at Nether Bridge, we spotted 19 Waxwings on a tree by the roadside and shortly afterwards we enjoyed good views of the Dipper on the river.
A magnificent first day!
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