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Puffin Cove

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Small island and an impressive rock where thousands of Atlantic Puffin nest.

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Most recent update 20 мај 2020

Description

The Puffin Cove is a small island with impressive numbers (thousands!) of Atlantic Puffin burrows from late April to August. Along the cliffs, species such as Razorbill, Common Guillemot and морски корморан breed as well. Although the Atlantic Puffin can not be approached and seen from very close range, their numbers and associated activity are definitely worth a short detour, especially in the peak of the breeding season.

Details

Access

The site is located along Scotlands northern coastline. You can park at a small parking lot at A836 around 14 miles west of Thurso (see the P on the map). After a short walk along a (sometimes unclear) path through moist moorland and small stream (Wellington boots advised), you'll reach the cliffs, from where you have a decent view on the island.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Wet , Open landscape , Mountainous

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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