The most perfect time to visit Nigg Bay is in October when geese with pink-footed and wintering ducks come in the group of thousands to feed, taken care and sheltered over the winter. From October to March you're sure to see countless swimming birds and wildfowl, such as bar-followed godwit, tie, pink-footed geese, whooper swan and wigeon. Dunlin, curlew and lapwing are regular visitors consistently. Throughout the spring and summer, northern marsh orchids are specked amongst the grass and amphibious bistort grows in the lake. Try to accept your binoculars as there are lots to see here. Nigg Bay reserve is a vast zone of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland that lies along the NC500 course. It is situated inside the Cromarty Firth Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Protection region. Sit down in the all around put cover up and listen to the 'gurgling' call of the curlew, look at elegant wildfowl and appreciate spectacular views across the cove. To capitalize on your visit, attempt to show up 2-3 hours prior or after elevated tide as that is the point at which the ducks, waders and geese are closest to the stow away.