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Kinniel Lagoons

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Tidal lagoon on Forth Estuary. Site is initially offputting because it is near a chemical plant, but it is one of the best spots to see shorebirds on the Forth.

Added* by Craig Mackenzie
Most recent update 28 novembar 2023

Description

Waders, ducks and gulls in large numbers feed on the estuary at low tide, but then as the tide rises fly across the path to the lagoon, so there are extended periods of bird watching. Depending on the time of year, you'll see are a wide range of scottish waders - Curlews, Godwits, Redshanks, Greenshanks, Plovers as well as numerous duck and gull species.

Details

Access

Site is accessed from a small carpark at the end of a small single track road coming of the A904. Coming from the east (i.e. from Edinburgh or Boness) it is the last turning before the round about to the Ineos chemical terminal. Click on the P in the map for directions. Note, the lagoon is not part of the nearby Kinniel Nature Reserve a few miles away and has separate access.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Sea , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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