Rothiemay Castle Stone Circle 0 ha
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▾ 🐦 63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Chaffinch 🌿 Foraging is at its best in summer here 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦 63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Chaffinch 🌿 Foraging is at its best in summer here 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days 🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025
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🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
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🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Tufted Hair-grass +117 more · last seen 2015; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Tufted Hair-grass +117 more · last seen 2015
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Plants — Rowan, Common Nettle, Hawthorn +9 more foraging species
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🦋 Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Humming-bird Hawk-moth, Cixius nervosus, Gorse Shieldbug +2 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Humming-bird Hawk-moth, Cixius nervosus, Gorse Shieldbug +2 more · last seen 2024
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Wildlife to spot
409 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 409 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 39 species
winter spring summer
2025 ▾
Chaffinch · Robin · Carrion Crow · Chiffchaff · Raven +34
Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Robin Erithacus rubecula Carrion Crow Corvus corone Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Raven Corvus corax Sand Martin Riparia riparia Blackbird Turdus merula Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Siskin Spinus spinus Jackdaw Coloeus monedula Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2017 Greenfinch Chloris chloris2017 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major2017 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella2017 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2017 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2017 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2017 Coal Tit Periparus ater2017 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii House Sparrow Passer domesticus Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla Mallard Anas platyrhynchos Song Thrush Turdus philomelos Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus Swallow Hirundo rustica Linnet Linaria cannabina2023 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis2023 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2023 Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa2021 Goosander Mergus merganser2021 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2019 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata2018 Lesser Redpoll Acanthis flammea cabaret2018 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus2017 Dunnock Prunella modularis2017 Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2015 Rook Corvus frugilegus2011 Snipe Gallinago gallinago2011 Great Tit Parus major2011 🦌 Mammals 6 species
winter summer autumn
2025 ▾
Red Squirrel · Pine Marten · Badger · American Mink · Wild Cat Hybrid +1
Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris2020 Pine Marten Martes martes Badger Meles meles2014 American Mink Neovison vison2013 Wild Cat Hybrid Felis silvestris x catus2017 🐝 Insects 5 species
spring summer
2024 ▾
Cixius nervosus · Gorse Shieldbug · Pipiza austriaca · Perlodes mortoni · Humming-bird Hawk-moth
Cixius nervosus Cixius nervosus Gorse Shieldbug Piezodorus lituratus Pipiza austriaca Pipiza austriaca2022 Perlodes mortoni Perlodes mortoni2020 Humming-bird Hawk-moth Macroglossum stellatarum2015 Giant Hogweed · Japanese Knotweed · Tufted Hair-grass · Alder · Rowan +79
Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum2013 Japanese Knotweed Reynoutria japonica2012 Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa2011 Alder Alnus glutinosa2011 Rowan Sorbus aucuparia2011 Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 409 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 39 species
winter spring summer
2025 ▾
Chaffinch · Robin · Carrion Crow · Chiffchaff · Raven +34
Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Robin Erithacus rubecula Carrion Crow Corvus corone Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Raven Corvus corax Sand Martin Riparia riparia Blackbird Turdus merula Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Siskin Spinus spinus Jackdaw Coloeus monedula Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2017 Greenfinch Chloris chloris2017 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major2017 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella2017 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2017 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2017 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2017 Coal Tit Periparus ater2017 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii House Sparrow Passer domesticus Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla Mallard Anas platyrhynchos Song Thrush Turdus philomelos Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus Swallow Hirundo rustica Linnet Linaria cannabina2023 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis2023 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2023 Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa2021 Goosander Mergus merganser2021 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2019 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata2018 Lesser Redpoll Acanthis flammea cabaret2018 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus2017 Dunnock Prunella modularis2017 Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2015 Rook Corvus frugilegus2011 Snipe Gallinago gallinago2011 Great Tit Parus major2011 🦌 Mammals 6 species
winter summer autumn
2025 ▾
Red Squirrel · Pine Marten · Badger · American Mink · Wild Cat Hybrid +1
Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris2020 Pine Marten Martes martes Badger Meles meles2014 American Mink Neovison vison2013 Wild Cat Hybrid Felis silvestris x catus2017 🐝 Insects 5 species
spring summer
2024 ▾
Cixius nervosus · Gorse Shieldbug · Pipiza austriaca · Perlodes mortoni · Humming-bird Hawk-moth
Cixius nervosus Cixius nervosus Gorse Shieldbug Piezodorus lituratus Pipiza austriaca Pipiza austriaca2022 Perlodes mortoni Perlodes mortoni2020 Humming-bird Hawk-moth Macroglossum stellatarum2015 Giant Hogweed · Japanese Knotweed · Tufted Hair-grass · Alder · Rowan +79
Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum2013 Japanese Knotweed Reynoutria japonica2012 Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa2011 Alder Alnus glutinosa2011 Rowan Sorbus aucuparia2011 Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus2012
Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus2012
Bristle Club-rush Isolepis setacea2011
Bristle Club-rush Isolepis setacea2011
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2011
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2011
Gorse Ulex europaeus2011
Gorse Ulex europaeus2011
Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis2011
Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis2011
Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca2011
Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca2011
Wild Cherry Prunus avium2011
Wild Cherry Prunus avium2011
Common Nettle Urtica dioica2011
Common Nettle Urtica dioica2011
Downy Birch Betula pubescens2011
Downy Birch Betula pubescens2011
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra2011
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra2011
Common Sallow Salix cinerea2011
Common Sallow Salix cinerea2011
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2011
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2011
Bird Cherry Prunus padus2011
Bird Cherry Prunus padus2011
Silver Birch Betula pendula2011
Silver Birch Betula pendula2011
Ash Fraxinus excelsior2011
Ash Fraxinus excelsior2011
Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus2011
Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus2011
Hairy Wood-rush Luzula pilosa
Hairy Wood-rush Luzula pilosa
Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus
Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus
Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis2022
Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis2022
Rubus dasyphyllus Rubus dasyphyllus2015
Rubus dasyphyllus Rubus dasyphyllus2015
Hemlock Conium maculatum2014
Hemlock Conium maculatum2014
Sunflower Helianthus annuus2011
Sunflower Helianthus annuus2011
Garden Lobelia Lobelia erinus2011
Garden Lobelia Lobelia erinus2011
Whorled Mint Mentha aquatica x arvensis = M. x verticillata2011
Whorled Mint Mentha aquatica x arvensis = M. x verticillata2011
Red Bartsia Odontites vernus2011
Red Bartsia Odontites vernus2011
Garden Pansy Viola altaica x lutea x tricolor = V. x wittrockiana2011
Garden Pansy Viola altaica x lutea x tricolor = V. x wittrockiana2011
Field Penny-cress Thlaspi arvense2011
Field Penny-cress Thlaspi arvense2011
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula2011
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula2011
Cypress Spurge Euphorbia cyparissias2011
Cypress Spurge Euphorbia cyparissias2011
Common Bent Agrostis capillaris2011
Common Bent Agrostis capillaris2011
Luzula multiflora subsp. multiflora Luzula multiflora subsp. multiflora2011
Luzula multiflora subsp. multiflora Luzula multiflora subsp. multiflora2011
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius2011
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius2011
Harebell Campanula rotundifolia2011
Harebell Campanula rotundifolia2011
Male-fern Dryopteris filix-mas2011
Male-fern Dryopteris filix-mas2011
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2011
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2011
Lesser Stitchwort Stellaria graminea2011
Lesser Stitchwort Stellaria graminea2011
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris2011
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris2011
Common Whitebeam Sorbus aria2011
Common Whitebeam Sorbus aria2011
Sharp-flowered Rush Juncus acutiflorus2011
Sharp-flowered Rush Juncus acutiflorus2011
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea2011
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea2011
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys2011
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys2011
Marsh Violet Viola palustris2011
Marsh Violet Viola palustris2011
Soft-rush Juncus effusus2011
Soft-rush Juncus effusus2011
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius2011
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius2011
Procumbent Pearlwort Sagina procumbens2011
Procumbent Pearlwort Sagina procumbens2011
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus2011
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus2011
Annual Meadow-grass Poa annua2011
Annual Meadow-grass Poa annua2011
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra2011
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra2011
Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia2011
Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia2011
Trailing St John's-wort Hypericum humifusum2011
Trailing St John's-wort Hypericum humifusum2011
Common Ragwort Jacobaea vulgaris2011
Common Ragwort Jacobaea vulgaris2011
Toad Rush Juncus bufonius2011
Toad Rush Juncus bufonius2011
Heath Speedwell Veronica officinalis2011
Heath Speedwell Veronica officinalis2011
Tormentil Potentilla erecta2011
Tormentil Potentilla erecta2011
Great Wood-rush Luzula sylvatica2011
Great Wood-rush Luzula sylvatica2011
Slender St John's-wort Hypericum pulchrum2011
Slender St John's-wort Hypericum pulchrum2011
Salix aurita x cinerea = S. x multinervis Salix aurita x cinerea = S. x multinervis2011
Salix aurita x cinerea = S. x multinervis Salix aurita x cinerea = S. x multinervis2011
Field Horsetail Equisetum arvense2011
Field Horsetail Equisetum arvense2011
White Clover Trifolium repens2011
White Clover Trifolium repens2011
Red Dead-nettle Lamium purpureum2011
Red Dead-nettle Lamium purpureum2011
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris2011
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris2011
Marsh-marigold Caltha palustris2011
Marsh-marigold Caltha palustris2011
Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus2011
Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus2011
Red Currant Ribes rubrum2011
Red Currant Ribes rubrum2011
Wood Horsetail Equisetum sylvaticum2011
Wood Horsetail Equisetum sylvaticum2011
Water Avens Geum rivale2011
Water Avens Geum rivale2011
Goat Willow Salix caprea2011
Goat Willow Salix caprea2011
Hybrid Avens Geum rivale x urbanum = G. x intermedium2011
Hybrid Avens Geum rivale x urbanum = G. x intermedium2011
Barberry Berberis vulgaris2011
Barberry Berberis vulgaris2011
Wood Anemone Anemone nemorosa2011
Wood Anemone Anemone nemorosa2011
Beech Fagus sylvatica2011
Beech Fagus sylvatica2011
Black Currant Ribes nigrum2011
Black Currant Ribes nigrum2011
Marsh Hawk's-beard Crepis paludosa2011
Marsh Hawk's-beard Crepis paludosa2011
Broad Buckler-fern Dryopteris dilatata2011
Broad Buckler-fern Dryopteris dilatata2011
Wavy Hair-Grass Avenella flexuosa2011
Wavy Hair-Grass Avenella flexuosa2011
Wood Avens Geum urbanum2011
Wood Avens Geum urbanum2011
Elder Sambucus nigra2011
Elder Sambucus nigra2011
Snow-in-summer Cerastium tomentosum2011
Snow-in-summer Cerastium tomentosum2011
Pignut Conopodium majus2011
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