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Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve

Dunkeld, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Lake and surrounding woodland that host a large variety of birds. Star attraction is the breeding pair of Águila Pescadora.

Añadido* por John Rudge
Última actualización 10 septiembre 2021

Descripción

Loch of the Lowes is a lake near Dunkeld. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The area hosts a large variety of birds. In winter Ánsar piquicorto, Ánsar común, Silbón Europeo and Cisne Cantor can be seen on the loch, and in summer, large numbers of Golondrina Común, Avión Zapador and Vencejo Común can be seen over the water. Porrón Moñudo, Porrón Osculado and Somormujo Lavanco can be seen year-round.

In the woodlands, there are Arrendajo Euroasiático, Agateador Euroasiático, Pico Picapinos, Jilguero Lúgano and Gavilán Común. In the winter Pardillo Norteño and Pinzón Real frequent the woods, and in summer Colirrojo Real and Cuco Común can be found. Between late March to late August, there are a pair of breeding Águila Pescadora. Their nest is situated within 200 metres of an observation hide, allowing up-close viewing through binoculars and telescopes.

Detalles

Accesso

The reserve is situated 16 miles north of Perth and 2 miles north east of Dunkeld, just off the A923 Dunkeld to Blairgowrie road (signposted from the A9). The car park is situated at the roadside 120m from the visitor centre, and is linked by a wheelchair friendly path. Visitors can also walk from Dunkeld using the Fungarth Path (with various parking options), which is about 2 miles in length and 5 miles as a circular route (see the map). From March until the end of October the Visitor Centre is open every day from 10.30am until 5pm. From November until the end of February the Visitor Centre is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Lago

Condiciones

Montañoso

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

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Mapa

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