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Morton Lochs

Fife, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Fishing lakes created 1906 in forest and sand dune area, near to Dundee and river Tay. Wetland and woodland birds.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 5 studenoga 2022
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Description

Morton Lochs is made up of three small lochs fringed with reeds, which provide shelter and protection for many birds. The area has five bird hides and a variety of habitats. 113 species are recorded in the area including Vodomar, Krunata Patka, Gavka, Crvenonoga Prutka, Patka Kreketaljka, Crvenonoga guska, Patka Pupčanica, Siva Čaplja, Eja Strnjarica and Veliki Djetlić. At dusk, five species of bat may be seen.

Details

Access

Drive or cycle south from Tayport and take a sharp left turn to the reserve car park. Click on the P in the map to get directions. By public transport – the nearest bus stops are in Tayport and Leuchars. Buses will stop by request at the Morton Lochs road end. The nearest station is Leuchars on the Edinburgh – Aberdeen line.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Dunes , Reedbeds , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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