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Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve

Dunkeld, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Lake and surrounding woodland that host a large variety of birds. Star attraction is the breeding pair of Águia-pesqueira.

Adicionado* por John Rudge
Ultima atualização 10 setembro 2021

Descrição

Loch of the Lowes is a lake near Dunkeld. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The area hosts a large variety of birds. In winter Ganso-de-bico-curto, Ganso-comum, Piadeira and Cisne-bravo can be seen on the loch, and in summer, large numbers of Andorinha-das-chaminés, Andorinha-das-barreiras and Andorinhão-preto can be seen over the water. Zarro-negrinha, Pato-olho-d'ouro and Mergulhão-de-crista can be seen year-round.

In the woodlands, there are Gaio-comum, Trepadeira-do-bosque, Pica-pau-malhado-grande, Lugre and Gavião da Europa. In the winter Pintarroxo-de-queixo-preto and Tentilhão-montês frequent the woods, and in summer Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca and Cuco-canoro can be found. Between late March to late August, there are a pair of breeding Águia-pesqueira. Their nest is situated within 200 metres of an observation hide, allowing up-close viewing through binoculars and telescopes.

Detalhes

Acesso

The reserve is situated 16 miles north of Perth and 2 miles north east of Dunkeld, just off the A923 Dunkeld to Blairgowrie road (signposted from the A9). The car park is situated at the roadside 120m from the visitor centre, and is linked by a wheelchair friendly path. Visitors can also walk from Dunkeld using the Fungarth Path (with various parking options), which is about 2 miles in length and 5 miles as a circular route (see the map). From March until the end of October the Visitor Centre is open every day from 10.30am until 5pm. From November until the end of February the Visitor Centre is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm.

Terreno e Habitat

Floresta , Lago

Condições

Montanhoso

Caminho circular

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é útil um telescópio?

Não

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Primavera

Rota

Caminho largo

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Pé , Cadeira de rodas

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Sim

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