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Munlochy Bay RSPB

Highlands, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Estuary with extensive sand and mud exposed at low tide. An RSPB reserve.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 14 november 2022
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Description

Munlochy Bay RSPB has best access is at the north bank, 2 hours either side of high tide. At low tide the birds will be feeding far out on the mudflats. See a link to the tides table below. Look for Ærfugl, Gluttsnipe, Myrsnipe, Tjeld, Storspove, Gravand and Kvinand. Divers, auks, Havsule and skuas offshore.

Details

Access

Car park on A832 with access to old railway line. Or head south in Avoch to industrial estate, park up and walk past Ormond castle site. Munlochy village church has a car park (if no service in progress) for access to the south bank.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , Sea , River

Conditions

Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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