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Findhorn Bay

Morayshire, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Wide estuary of the Findhorn River and Mosset Burn, with extensive mudflats at low tide.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 10 Ağustos 2024

Description

The east bank of Findhorn Bay provides the best birding with easy parking, a bus service and a bird hide. Look for waders and sea ducks such as Sürmeli kervançulluğu, Küçük kumkuşu, Ak kumkuşu, Poyrazkuşu, Kara ördek, Telkuyruk, Suna, Altıngöz and Tarakdiş.

Details

Access

Roadside parking in Findhorn village and elsewhere. Regular bus to and from Findhorn village, Nearest train station is at Nairn. Note the saltmarsh on the south side is unsafe for walking except on recognised pathways.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , Reedbeds , City/village , Sea , River , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Birding on Findhorn Bay is very dependant on the tide, with the best times usually 2-3 hours either side of low tide. However, even at higher water there are still some areas that are good particularly where the waders are roosting. See a link to the tides table below.

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