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Loch of Strathbeg

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

The Loch of Strathbeg reserve is a great place for birdwatching and a discovery for couples and families.

Added* by Mauger Julie
Most recent update 26 Νοεμβρίου 2020
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Description

Loch of Strathbeg is a nice place for birdwatching. You have the possibility of making beautiful observations. There are clean and quiet observatories. It is a little-known site but with the possibility in winters of seeing migratory birds like Pink-footed Goose. In spring the site is also rich in passerines, Δεντροσπουργίτης, Τσακρίλλι and (Ευρωπαϊκή) Νεροκοτσέλα. Loch of Strathbeg is a place to discover quietly.

Details

Access

From A90 in the village of Crimond, take the turn beside Kirk, following the brown tourist sign to nature reserve. At the T-junction at the end of the road, turn left. After approximately 500 m, turn right at reserve entrance. Click on the P in the map to get directions. By bus: Nearest bus stop is in Crimond village. In the village, walk towards the church. Beside the church is a small road with a brown nature reserve sign. The walking route shown on the map is about 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Wetland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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