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Loch of Strathbeg

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

The Loch of Strathbeg reserve is a great place for birdwatching and a discovery for couples and families.

Added* by Mauger Julie
Most recent update 26 november 2020
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Description

Loch of Strathbeg is a nice place for birdwatching. You have the possibility of making beautiful observations. There are clean and quiet observatories. It is a little-known site but with the possibility in winters of seeing migratory birds like hus krátkozobá. In spring the site is also rich in passerines, vrabec poľný, stehlík čečetka and chriašteľ vodný. Loch of Strathbeg is a place to discover quietly.

Details

Access

From A90 in the village of Crimond, take the turn beside Kirk, following the brown tourist sign to nature reserve. At the T-junction at the end of the road, turn left. After approximately 500 m, turn right at reserve entrance. Click on the P in the map to get directions. By bus: Nearest bus stop is in Crimond village. In the village, walk towards the church. Beside the church is a small road with a brown nature reserve sign. The walking route shown on the map is about 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Wetland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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