Balgavies Loch Nature Reserve

Angus, Scotland > United Kingdom

Reed fringed lowland loch with marshy areas and woodland walks.

Added* by Stuart Green
Most recent update 9 januar 2025

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Description

Balgavies Loch Nature Reserve is a lowland loch among farmland. Reed fringed with marshy areas and woodland walks. The area is of year round interest with gulls, waders, wildfowl, and well publicised breeding Fiskeørn. Also good for Dompap, Gråsisik, Grønnsisik, etc. And possible to spot otter and deer.

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Access

Balgavies Loch Nature Reserve is situated to the east of Forfar, not readily accessible by public transport. Walk not wheelchair friendly but hide is close to car park. Press P on the map for directions. The circular walk around the lake is about 2.5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Grågås
(Anser anser)

2. Toppand
(Aythya fuligula)

3. Kvinand
(Bucephala clangula)

4. Fiskeørn
(Pandion haliaetus)

5. Munk
(Sylvia atricapilla)

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