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Tay Estuary Dundee

Dundee, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Good city birding in Dundee on the north shore of River Tay from Riverside Nature Park to Balmossie.

Added* by Stuart Green
Most recent update 6 januar 2025
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Description

Tay Estuary in Dundee is a tidal river that is of interest year round. Good city birding with vodomec, divers, auks, waders, wildfowl, various gull species and migrant waterbirds. The birding is especially good in wild weather conditions.

Details

Access

The whole area is easily accessed by public transport. Some industrial areas of Dundee port are closed to public but the general area is mostly visible. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking lot.

Terrain and Habitat

River , Sea , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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