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Culbin Sands RSPB Reserve

Scottish Highlands  >  United Kingdom

Sand dunes and intertidal sands one mile east of Nairn.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 7 studenoga 2022
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Description

RSPB Culbin Sands is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Ramsar site. The area was once part of one of the largest sand dune systems in Britain, the remaining sand dunes along with the saltmarsh, mudflats and shingle make up a complex and dynamic system shifting with the wind and tides. Culbin Sands has extensive mussel beds, often attracting large numbers of sea duck in the winter – including Crna patka, Patka ledara and smaller numbers of Patka kulašica.

The reserve is free to visit at all times. Guided walks, binocular hire and educational resources are available, see website below. Crnorepa Muljača, Riđa muljača, Bijeli Žalar, Žalar Cirikavac, Oštrigar Kulik Blatarić, Bukoč, sea ducks, divers, Livadna Trepetljka, Poljska Ševa and Crnoglavi Batić may be seen here. Perhaps a rare autumn migrant such as Pjegava Grmuša, Veliki svračak or Mala muharica.

Details

Access

One mile east of Nairn on the east coast of Scotland. After passing through Nairn on the A96 from Inverness, go over the river, take the first left towards the caravan park on Maggot Road. At the far end of Maggot Road there is a car park. Click on the P in the map to get directions. Follow the 'All Abilities Footpath' for 0.5 miles to reach the reserve. Waders are less distant hence easier to see near to high tide, see a link to the tide table below.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Dunes , Sea , Moors/heathland , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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