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Description
You arrive at an open area looking out to sea and to the rocky shoreline if the tide is out. At low tide large numbers of gulls and waders can be seen roosting whilst large numbers of birds can be seen on the sea.
During the winter large numbers of Scoters can be seen. Mainly Svartand and Sjøorre. Other species often seen are Havelle, Ærfugl, Brunnakke, Smålom, and Horndykker. Rarities on the sea at this time of the year include Knoppsjøorre, Stejneger's Scoter, Brilleand, Praktærfugl, Alkekonge and Storlom. On the coastline a large full roost can occur predominantly consisting of Fiskemåke, Gråmåke, Hettemåke and Svartbak with the occasional wintering Sildemåke, Svartehavsmåke and Grønlandsmåke. Wader species often seen include Myrsnipe, Rødstilk, Storspove, Steinvender, Tjeld and Lappspove. Rarer gulls and waders seen on the shoreline have been Ringnebbmåke and Polarsnipe.
During spring and summer months lots of new birds can be seen including Rødnebbterne, Makrellterne, Splitterne and the occasional Rosenterne, Lomvi, Alke and Lunde.
Autumn migration brings passage seabirds and waders with the chance of all four skua species, Havlire and divers. Scarcer waders that could be seen are Svarthalespove and Gluttsnipe.
This site gives a nice variety of species from a single point and gives you a great chance to learn the identifications of British shorebirds.
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Access
From the centre of Edinburgh you can drive, take the bus or cycle. When cycling you can go all the way along the innocent railway path and you will then reach the A199. Then turn towards Musselburgh and take your first left. Parking is available in the housing estate where a short walk is needed to get to the viewpoint. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot.