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Description
Bavelaw Marsh comprises an area of open water with emergent vegetation which is a relatively rare habitat in the Lothians and is of importance for breeding and over-wintering wildfowl. Among the breeding birds in the wetland are Dvergdykker, Toppand, Tjeld, Storspove and Vipe. Over-wintering species include Sangsvane, Kvinand, Kortnebbgås, Krikkand and Grågås.
Bavelaw Marsh has an amazing bridge view which gives you a possibilty of seeing birds on either side of the bridge. After the bridge there is a gate you have to open to get to the boardwalk which takes you to the comfortable bird hide which has seats for birdwatching.
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Access
Bavelaw Marsh is located in the Pentlands Hills Regional Park, close to Balerno. You can get a 44 bus to the bus terminus at Balerno and walk up to Bavelaw Marsh. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park. From the accessible car park it is 10-15 minute walk to the bird hide.