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Ythan Estuary

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

An estuary which despite the nearby golf course and the beautiful beach attracting many people, has managed to preserve beautiful wildlife.

Added* by Mauger Julie
Most recent update 20 Mart 2023

Description

The Ythan Estuary is the tidal component of the Ythan River, emptying into the North Sea 19 kilometres north of Aberdeen. Besides the tidal channel there are interfaces to the upland dunes including mudflats, sand beaches and shingle flats. Possibility to see seals fishing from very close and to observe large groups of Pufla feeding in the watercourse. Also from very close you can see Kutup sumrusu, Büyük tarakdiş and rarities sometimes, most notably a drake Süslü Pufla since 2014 in the middle of the Pufla!

Details

Access

Easy access parking: 6BY, Beach Rd, Newburgh, Ellon, UK. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Mud flats , Dunes , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Remember to check the tides. It is best to avoid the weekend.

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