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Monikie Country Park

Angus, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Former reservoir that is now a country park. One of the best locations in Scotland for Kis sirály migration in early spring.

Added* by Stuart Green
Most recent update 6 január 2025
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Description

Monikie Country Park is developed around two former reservoirs and has woodland and parkland. The 140 acres of open water, banks and islands are an important home to a variety of water birds. You can make a 3 km circular walk around the reservoirs. Busy at times but usually worth a look any time of year. Year round of interest for gulls, wildfowl, waders and feeding Halászsas in summer. And Monikie Country Park is one of the best locations in Scotland for Kis sirály migration in early spring.

Details

Access

Monikie Country Park is located approximately 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) northeast of Dundee. From Dundee take the A92 towards Arbroath, look out for signs and turn left (North) on to the B962 at Ardestie Junction. Follow the B962/B961 signs to the park. Press P on the map for directions. There is also an irregular bus service. A restaurant operates throughout the summer.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake , Park

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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