Merlin - Falco columbaris

Restoring Nature's Balance

The Highlands are considered one of Europe's last great areas of wilderness, yet much of the flora and fauna that once thrived here has been driven to extinction by the activities of man.

The purpose of the Alladale Wilderness Reserve is to restore a remote area of the Highlands to its former natural glory.

At Alladale you will meet some of the lost species we have returned, and your stay will contribute directly to this pioneering conservation project.

The Merlin, also known as the Pigeon hawk in North America, is the UK's smallest bird of prey. It is most commonly found on moorlands where it finds good breeding grounds. Its small size allows it to hover and hang as it pursues its prey. It is resident in the UK but the population swells during in the winter when birds from Iceland migrate to the warmer British climate.

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