Malcolm O'Reilly

Wildlife and outdoor guide, based in the Cairngorms (BASI, MLW, MSL, MBL, L2C, L2K, SKL, BSc). Director @arcguiding

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Great to meet and explore with the team @BoomCumbria - a powerhouse of energy and good vibes 🙂 Good effort ✅🌱🐀🦦 @ScotlandTBP @CumbriaUni

[University of Cumbria @CumbriaUni]

NEWS: As it draws to a close, advances made during a £2 million, three-year project to reintroduce 10 threatened species of animals and plants are being hailed as a victory for wildlife.

STORY: https://t.co/dbb8SC1OfX

@BoomCumbria @_MBay @HeritageFundNOR @HeritageFundUK

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

You think you have a big job with summer childcare, check out these guys 😂 @ArcGuiding #cairngorms #holidays #kids

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

During a guided wildlife day earlier, we found this large group of Long-tailed tit chicks (Aegithalos caudatus). Counted over a dozen chicks (tails😂). Cooperative parenting means this group likely from 2 different parents. #birding #BirdsSeenIn2023 @KowaOptics @vikingoptical

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Sure, dragging a 27" 16kg long-travel full susser round this loop is kinda hard work. But, hey, tyres are expensive and the descents were worth it 😂 @ArcGuiding @endura @canyon_bikes @OspreyPacks

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

Gorgeous singletrack, nice cafe, epic views and a beast of a climb: Cairngorm's Burma Road loop does it all (and a 30mph 400m vert gravel descent made up for the climb 😎) #mtb #mountainbike #cairngorms #cycling #sustainable

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Pleased to be guiding for the Cairngorms Cycle Festival this weekend 🚲🙂🌲 @ArcGuiding #cairngorms #mountainbiking #cycling #mtb

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

Join me for a free ride with Craic Events this Saturday between Carrbridge and Aviemore: jumps, trail, singletrack or all 3: your choice🙂 https://t.co/bdbP8oZ9bN #mtb #cycling #cairngorms #SustainableLiving

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Brilliant to be spending time with great people in amazing places👍 @ArcGuiding #leadership #adventure #SCOTLAND

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

Great company, wildlife and windspeeds on Cairn Gorm a few weeks ago! The snow patches up there are gonna feel the heat today! #cairngorm #wildlife #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2023 @vikingoptical @KowaOptics

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

My kind of holiday accomodation😁 @NLFerries @TeamWilderness #Scotland #wildlife #Shetland

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

Still-snowy Cairn Gorm (1245m) the other day in great company 😊 Ptarmigan, mtn hare, ring ouzel and great alpine plants on show too 🐰🌱🏔️🐦‍⬛ #Scotland #birdphotography #birding #mountain #cairngorms @CairngormMtn Digiscoping thanks to @vikingoptical @KowaOptics

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

@ArcGuiding

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Past 2 days bird guiding: golden eagle pair, Osprey, Redstart, Crested tit, Tree pipit, goosander, Goldeneye, treecreeper, long tailed tit family, buzzard, Grey wagtail, Dipper, goldcrest + redpoll. #birding #cairngorms @vikingoptical @KowaOptics #BirdsSeenIn2023 @ScotMtnHols

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

@ArcGuiding

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Wee bird recce on Cairn Gorm today: Male ptarmigan, ring ouzel, mtn hare, Wheatear and a splendid male Dotterel. Trailing azalea in flower too. #BirdsSeenIn2023 #birdwatching #cairngorms #cairngormsnationalpark #scotland @vikingoptical @KowaOptics

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Merci @LeGoutduVoyage for the recommendation and wonderful guests! @ScotMtnHols @CrossRelax

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

So far, seen 15 Bottlenose dolphins, Minke whale, Grey and Common seals, multiple golden and sea eagles, great northern divers, cuckoo, Wheatear, sedge warbler and Whimbrel. Sea kayak guiding on Mull for @TeamWilderness. #birding #wildlife #nature @Achabanhouse

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

On the one hand, I'm pleased that a large native carnivore is returning to habitats. On the other, I'm saddened that human fatality has resulted 😕 https://t.co/wvGXiWaIBB #rewilding #wildlife #bears #wildlife

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

I've messed with the format of these workshops over the years, but we always seem to get outdoor leaders thinking and inspired, which, I guess, is the point! 😉 #NaturePhotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birdwatching #fungi #cetaceans #climate

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

Plenty learning, chat, humour + Q's on yesterday's wildlife training workshop. I love running these and exploring how to do #wildlife #interpretation better. @TeamWilderness @froglifers @BDMLR @nature_scot #birding #wildlifephotography #Scotland @Love_plants @vikingoptical

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Ski guiding on the Northern Corries loop yesterday and it just made sense to get a little help on the final uphill😊 #expedition #skiing #adventure #cairngorms @ArcGuiding

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

Wind-assisted ski touring on the Cairngorm plateau yesterday. Using all the tools in the box 🧰 #skiing #cairngorms #skitouring #mountaineering #windy #Scotland #adventure

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Beautiful above-the-inversion @ArcGuiding mountain day on Monday, with great company. Wonderful to catch up with @BirdingSi - thanks for the @KowaOptics views👍

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

Amazing weather day on #cairngorm training winter safety for wildlife photography. Even saw a distant male ptarmigan😁 #BirdsSeenIn2023 #birding #birdwatching #scotland #mountain #mountaineering #birdphotography @KowaOptics @vikingoptical

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Although the skiing may be a bit rattly and short-lived at the moment, there's plenty of good learning still to be had in the #cairngorms #thinkwinter #mountaineering #skiing #climbing #offpiste @CAGuides @glenmorelodge

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

Working this winter has involved lots of ups and downs. Both geographical and meteorological 🤪 #Weather #meteorology #winter #scotland #mountains @ArcGuiding @the_MWIS

[Arc Guiding @ArcGuiding]

ME: "God, there's something wrong with my Scottish winter." GOD: "Hang on, I'll just try turning it off and back on again... Any better?" ME:“Yes, that seemed to do the trick, thanks." 😁❄️⛷️⛏️
#cairngorms #skitouring #skiing #mountaineering #hillwalking #munrobagging #adventure

[Malcolm O'Reilly @malcoreilly]

More wind-assisted (and hindered) ski tour leading in the Scottish backcountry today. Working for @CAGuides #Cairngorms #skitouring #mountaineering #thinkwinter