Argyll Wildlife 

The bed and breakfast is situated in front of some unspoiled woodland with a small burn running along the back of our garden. Otters swim up the burn and from the woods we get squirrels and our pine marten who we feed daily. Seeing this rare animal up close is pretty special!

Pine Marten

Our pine marten is a regular visitor to our bird table though we cannot guarantee that one will visit during your stay,  there is a good chance that you may have the opportunity to view this rarely seen creature during your stay.  His favourite foods are Genoa cake, muffin (particularly blueberry covered with peanut butter or honey) grapes and peanuts.

Flora and Fauna

The flora and fauna changes the landscape through the seasons.  Even the historic sites enjoy a face lift when the bluebells are out!  Don't miss Temple Wood in the bluebell season

Birds

If you are looking for bird life, again Argyll does not disappoint. we have golden eagles, white tailed sea eagles, ospreys and hen harriers.  At night we often hear owls calling in the forest behind, and in spring the call of the cuckoo is a joy.

The coast provides us with an abundance of sea birds.

We also have a whole host of smaller birds: warblers, finches, tits - bring your binoculars and enjoy!   

Red Squirrels

As well as our pine marten we also enjoy regular visits from red squirrels

Deer

We frequently see deer in the paddock or in the forest behind Dunchraigaig

Rabbits and Hare

We love watching hares scampering around the field at the front of Dunchraigaig House

Beaver

In the nearby Knapdale Forest (home to the Scottish Beaver Trial) we are lucky to have viewing spots where the beavers can be seen as they emerge from their lodge on a summers evening

Seals

The Argyll coast provides many opportunities to spot seals and otters (we sometimes see an otter in the burn in our garden - but this is not good news for our hens!).  We can suggest good places to look for these.