Park Life
Just a few minutes walk from Hillhead is the Donmouth Nature Reserve where the sighting of deer is not uncommon. The Don estuary gives excellent scope for seeing waders, terns and seabirds. Sandwich, common and Arctic terns fish here in summer, with little and black tern also recorded. Skuas come by in late summer, which is also a good time to watch out for little stint and other passage waders. Seals use the sand spit near the mouth of the river and foxes also make an appearance.
On Campus, we have Cruickshank Botantic Gardens or the Wildlife Garden - a tranquil settling to lose yourself in a book or lunch with friends. There is also an EcoVeg Garden maintained by AUSA Environment and Ethics group.
Forest Walks and Nature Reserves
The Aberdeen area is a favourite with walkers whether they are enjoying some of the walks in the city environs or taking to the hills for something more challenging.
There are approx 14 acres of forest providing excellent walks of all levels in and around Aberdeen. Trails are marked by colour with distance and walking levels, some with woodland sculptures to keep you motivated and with excellent picnic facilities, it's a great day out for all the family. Cycling and horseriding trails are also a feature of some of the forest walks.
Or why not explore the countryside and encounter the indigenous wildlife. From the golden eagles to the iconic red deer stag, Aberdeen City and Shire is home to an inspiring range of animals.
