A Moray estate has hosted a series of “bird language” workshops to help outdoor groups communicate with feathered friends.
More than 30 representatives from woodland learning organisations based across the north and north-east flocked to the Glenlivet Estate for the event.
The natural landscape north of Tomintoul was deemed the perfect location to find new ways of educating youngsters outdoors.
Members discussed the benefits of learning outside, and shared their experiences of it.
They were given the chance to develop their skills during a range of training sessions.
One workshop focussed on the types of animal and plant life that can be found in freshwater
Lessons in environmentally friendly forms of woodwork were also carried out.
And during one seminar, participants learned how to strengthen their bond with nature by getting to grips with the language birds use.
The “art form” allows people to interpret the calls, postures and behaviour of birds so as to better understand the creatures.
Vicky Hilton, Crown Estate Scotland’s countryside manager for the Glenlivet Estate, said the gathering was a “great success”.
She said: “Those who attended were able to connect with other practitioners from across the north of Scotland to hear about outdoor learning and working.
“The workshops also proved invaluable in developing everyone’s skills, which they’ll now be able to share with the rest of their local groups.”
The Outdoor and Woodland Learning (Owl) group is dedicated to increasing the use of Scotland’s natural environment for learning.
It is supported by Forestry Commission Scotland, which funded the get-together at Glenlivet.