Autumn
Whatever time of year you visit Tentsmuir, you are guaranteed to see some wonderful wildlife. Here are some of the highlights of Tentsmuir through the seasons.
Newly born grey seal pups
See it: Abertay Sands and Tentsmuir Point
How long: Pup remain on land 2-3 weeks
Goldfinch flocks feeding together
See it: Tentsmuir Forest
Listen for: tinkling ‘whit-a-whit, whit’
Grey Plovers arriving from the Arctic
See it: Tentsmuir Point and Tayport Heath
Listen for: far-carrying ‘plu-oo-wee’ given in flight
Crossbills feeding in the trees
See it: Tentsmuir Forest
Listen for: sharp ‘chip, chip, chip’
