Loch Ruthven

Scotland > United Kingdom

Remote and picturesque loch in the Scottish Highlands just south of Loch Ness. In spring mustakurkku-uikku breeds here.

Added* by Patrick Top
Most recent update 16 joulukuu 2024

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Description

Loch Ruthven is a beautiful loch quietly situated in the Highlands, set among woodland and heather-covered hills. The water is fringed with sedge beds. There are several viewing points and a nice bird hide at the end of a short walk. mustakurkku-uikku and kaakkuri breed here. Sometimes also kuikka is observed.

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Access

Loch Ruthven is located in the Highland region of Scotland, southeast of Loch Ness. Accessible by car. No public transport. It is an RSPB site with a small car park at the start of the walk. Press P on the map for directions to the car park. Explore on foot only. During the breeding season you can spend 2-3 hours here as the mustakurkku-uikku are not always easy to find.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. mustakurkku-uikku
(Podiceps auritus)

2. kaakkuri
(Gavia stellata)

3. sääksi (kalasääski)
(Pandion haliaetus)

4. telkkä
(Bucephala clangula)

5. tukkakoskelo
(Mergus serrator)

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