Come along and find out more about birds and other wildlife – or just relax and enjoy the view.

Don’t miss the chance to watch migration in action, breeding waders, wildfowl and terns – or even an otter at dusk. There’s always something to see, but what makes St. John’s Pool so special is that the birds are quite often right in front of you – you hardly need binoculars, let alone a telescope!

If you’re interested in drawing, photography or the gentle art of sitting and watching, this is one of the best places to do it in Caithness ­ as Ken Crossan’s superb pictures show below. From September to March large numbers of wildfowl congregate at the west end of St. John’s Loch, so if it’s quiet on the pool, don’t forget to look out of the back windows.
To find out more, email: birds@artsmith-caithness.co.uk or check this site regularly for updates.

Look forward to seeing you. Best wishes
Julian Smith

Arctic tern

Grey heron

Common snipe