In pictures: Wildfire-hit nature reserve a year on

Stephen Mclaughlin/RSPB Scotland Aerial view of last year's wildfireStephen Mclaughlin/RSPB Scotland
An aerial image of the wildfire at RSPB Scotland's Corrimony Nature Reserve last May

RSPB Scotland says there are signs of recovery at a Highland nature reserve that was badly damaged by a wildfire last year.

Flames burned in woodland and moor near Cannich, south of Inverness, for two weeks over late May and early June.

Stephen Mclaughlin/RSPB Scotland Wildfire damageStephen Mclaughlin/RSPB Scotland
Trees and moorland were damaged by fire
Stephen Mclaughlin/RSPB Scotland WildfireStephen Mclaughlin/RSPB Scotland
Dozens of firefighters helped by gamekeepers and other volunteers battled the flames

At the height of the incident, a Nasa satellite detected smoke from the wildfire drifting 12-mile (20km) west towards Loch Ness.

RSPB Scotland said a year on some parts of its Corrimony nature reserve were recovering naturally. It has also been planting new trees after raising £200,000 in donations.

Black grouse, Scottish crossbills, crested tits and golden eagles are among the reserve's bird species.

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A sapling at Corrimony reserve

RSPB Scotland said it was believed a camping stove was the cause of the wildfire.

Dozens of firefighters tackled the incident, supported by gamekeepers and waterbombing by helicopters.

Fire crews spent days extinguishing deep-seated hotspots in layers of peatland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service estimated the wildfire burned through five square miles (15 sq km) of land.

House-builder Barratt Homes and conservation charity Trees for Life have also helped with restoration work at Corrimony.

Stephen Magee/RSP Scotland Tree planting at CorrimonyStephen Magee/RSP Scotland
Tree planting at Corrimony
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The nature reserve still shows scars left by the fire