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Description
Montrose Basin is an enclosed estuary of the river South Esk covering 750 hectares, home to over 80,000 migratory birds – including Pink-footed Goose, Arctic Tern, Red Knot and Sedge Warbler. The area is flat. This tidal basin is an important roosting and feeding area for a variety of passage migrants, and is internationally important for breeding Common Eider and wintering waders and wildfowl. The Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is easy to find. From the visitor centre you can observe the Sand Martin (Apr to Aug) and other birds all day long. When the tide is high you can see many seabirds and waders close by.
Details
Access
Parking is possibly near the Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre (Admission adults: £4.50) is well equiped, staff is very friendly. Telescopes are available. From the Visitor Centre you can make a short walk along the shore.
Terrain and Habitat
Beach , Lake , WetlandConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
For more info see www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/montrose-basin