After Wallaby Sightings, Perthshire Plans ‘Big Five’ Safari: Wallaby, Red Squirrel, Osprey, Beaver, Man in Hi-Vis
Tour operators spot opportunity after reports of wild wallabies. Roadworks staff agree to be photographed on tea breaks only.
A wallaby, unexpectedly at home in Big Tree Country. Photo: Anonymous, “Wallaby in Varsity Lakes Wetlands Reserve, Gold Coast, 2022”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Following reports of wild wallabies in Perthshire, tourism operators are considering a “Perthshire Big Five” safari featuring the wallaby, the red squirrel, the osprey, the beaver and the man in hi-vis standing beside a set of temporary lights.
“The man in hi-vis is by far the easiest to spot,” said a guide in Aberfeldy. “Very reliable. Excellent sightings on the A827 through to February 2027.”
Visitors would be issued binoculars, a waterproof notebook and a laminated card explaining the difference between a wallaby and a dog in a fleece.
Experts remind the public not to approach any wildlife. That includes the man in hi-vis, who is on a tea break.
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