Today's Strathspey trip began with a walk around the north end of Aviemore. Well over 100 Waxwings were congregating in tall trees in the grounds of the SNH Headquarters and flying from there to feed on berries at street level. Other birds in the area including very good numbers of Starling, Blackbird, Rook and Jackdaw. Seven Collared Doves were gathered in one tree and up to 20 Herring Gulls circled overhead.
The rest of the day was spent in the Grantown-on-Spey area, starting at the old Spey Bridge. A Dipper was singing well from one of the bridge supports and two Goosanders were on the river. The tail of a large fish showed twice above the surface, suggesting spawning activity. 
Walking downstream, a small group of birders had congregated in the area where a group of Hawfinches had been reported. Two birds were on show with reports of at least 14 seen earlier in the day. Nearby was another Goosander and a feeding Dipper. 
Heading upstream, four more Goosanders and another Dipper were on the river. 
Impressions of Strathspey in November:
It is damp and dark.
There are LOTS of birds about, mostly moving and feeding.
The trees are now all but bare. Rich chestnut-coloured leaves are carpeting the ground under Beech trees.