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Red squirrels can be seen in the woodland around Inverurie and Kintore. Otter can be seen in the River Don near Port Elphinstone and Kintore. Goldeneye can be seen in early spring close to the River Don and on farmland around Kintore. Skylark and Curlew can be seen on farmland around Kintore and Kemnay. Badgers can be seen around the woodland edges between Kintore and Kemnay.

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