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Culbin Forest

Moray, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Vast flat pine forest east of Nairn. Viewing tower, visitor centre and rare breeding Kukmasta sjenica.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 17 ožujka 2023

Description

Culbin Forest has a high obsevation tower gives views as far as the Moray Firth and Cairngorms. Kukmasta sjenica breed and can be seen close to the car park. Best to learn their calls beforehand as this is the best way to locate them.

There are waders along the shore and an array of passerines in the forest; Crnoglava Muharica, Čižak, Krstokljun, Prugasta Trepetljka and Zlatoglavi Kraljić. Vodomar are possible in the woodland ponds. Until recently, Tetrijeb gluhan bred here. They are now in serious decline and mostly found in the Cairngorm National Park.

Details

Access

Leave A96 coast road at Brodie and follow signs through Kintessack. Car park as shown on map, click on symbol for directions. The walk shown is about six and a half km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Dry , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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