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Loch Fleet NNR

Scottish Highlands  >  United Kingdom

Medium size sea loch on North Sea coast. A range of habitats, best location in the area to see waders and wildfowl.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 25 november 2022

Description

Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve has tidal mudflats, reedbeds, creeks, open water, saltmarsh and forest areas. Chance to see otters, grey seals, pine marten, polecat, lastúrničiar strakatý, kalužiak červenonohý, kalužiak sivý, pobrežník čiernozobý, pobrežník belavý, pobrežník malý, kamenár strakatý, divers, sea ducks, dabbling ducks and sawbills. The hill known as The Mound has svrčiak zelenkavý, krivonos smrekový, stehlík čížik and many other passerines.

Details

Access

The loch is 5 miles north of Dornoch which is 44 miles north of Inverness by the A9 road. There are railway stations at Golspie and Rogart. Car park at Skelbo and at the NNR. Click on a P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Sea , Moors/heathland , Grassland

Conditions

High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Boat , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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