Merkinch

Inverness, Scotland > United Kingdom

Local wetland reserve near Inverness, between the Beauly Firth, river Ness, and Caledonian canal.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 10 nóvember 2022

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Description

Merkinch is an area of tidal pools and mudflats, reedbeds, ponds, saltmarsh and scrub. Birds seen include Hvinönd, Æðarfugl, all three diver species, Hávella, Flórgoði, Álka, Fossbúi, Strandtittlingur, Barrfinka, Fjallafinka, Pánefur, Engisöngvari, Gjóður and Sparrhaukur.

Details

Access

Merkinch is the NW suburb of Inverness. Follow Thornbush road/Kessock road to the terminus where parking is available. Regular bus service.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Sea , River

Conditions

High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Hávella
(Clangula hyemalis)

2. Flórgoði
(Podiceps auritus)

3. Gjóður
(Pandion haliaetus)

4. Bláþyrill
(Alcedo atthis)

5. Strandtittlingur
(Anthus petrosus)

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