The following locations are some of those recommended by the RSPB

Loch Fleet
Wigeon, Eider duck, Greenshank, Godwit, Teal and Mallard overwinter in the loch and ducks and divers are common along the coastline. Greylag Geese and Whooper Swan frequent surrounding fields in winter. In summer, the fields are hunting ground for Hen Harrier and Peregrine. Short-eared Owl patrol the dunes and heath land. Skelbo Point and Balblair Saltmarsh are the main sites for waders, both resident (Oystercatcher, Curlew, Redshank, Ringed Plover) and a few passage Curlews, Golden Plovers and Knots.

Dornoch Firth
Extensive mudflats support several species of passage ducks, scoters and waders. Autumn and winter is the best viewing period.

Handa Island
From April to September Guillemot, Razorbill, Puffins and Kittiwakes are nesting. Also breeding off the south coast are the Red-Throated Diver, Eider and Shelduck. Small colonies of Terns, Oystercatchers and Ringed Plovers ane present and four species of gulls in addition to Kittiwakes. Snipe, Wheatear, Stonechat, Red Grouse, Golden Plover and Reed Bunting breed inland. The Great Northern Diver overwinters, and spring and autumn migrants include geese, waders, shearwaters and the Pomarine Skua. Transport: Handa Island lies 29km off the south coast of Cape Wrath and is accessible by ferry from Tarbet during the summer..

Inverpolly & Stac Polly
A number of lochs host divers, Red-breasted Merganser, Goosander, Wigeon and Greylag Geese from spring till summer. The hills are home to Ptarmigan, with Red Grouse lower down in the moors along with some Golden Plover, Greenshank, Ring Ousel, Wheatear and Stonechat breeding in the summer. Woodcock, Wood Warbler, Treecreeper, Long-tailed Tit and Spotted Flycatcher live in the birch forest and seabirds breed on the coast. Getting there: This is a National Nature Reserve accessible from the A835. Trails lead into the reserve but are hard underfoot, and suitable clothing should be worn

Ben Mor Coigach
There are trails but many reaching into the reserve offer a challenging hike. The bay hosts Great Northern Diver in the winter and a number of breeding birds, including Red Grouse, Ptarmigan and Golden Plover, in summer.

Beinn Eighe
This reserve is comprised of mixed forest with moor land on the hills culminating in alpine heath and includes Loch Maree. A number of woodland species are resident, such as Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Great Spotted Woodpecker. Golden Eagle, Merlin, Peregrine and Raven line at higher elevations along with a few Ptarmigan. Red Grouse favour the moorlands. Loch Maree hosts divers, Red- breasted Merganser, Goosander and Greylag Geese. Dipper and Grey Wagtail favour the burns. Time to Visit: Best viewing is in summer. Access is limited in deer stalking season, from August to October.