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Description
Loch Gruinart is one of the best places in Scotland to see kavče červenozobé (northernmost nesting site), chřástal polní (a few) and wintering geese (up to 50,000, mostly berneška tmavá, berneška bělolící, husa velká and husa krátkozobá, plus labuť zpěvná). The RSPB reserve has a hide, a visitor centre and Natural history centre. Birds here include orel mořský, orel skalní, dřemlík tundrový, moták pilich, Chřástal vodní, chřástal kropenatý, 16 regular wader species, 3 tern species, 3 diver species, kalous pustovka, konopka žlutozobá and linduška skalní.
At the sea end of the loch, Ardnare Point is a good seawatch location for viewing terej bílý, divers, shearwaters, skuas, auks and sea ducks such as hoholka lední, turpan černý and morčák prostřední. Best place also for kavče červenozobé. Ardnare loch is favoured by wintering dabbling ducks - čírka obecná, hvízdák eurasijský, kopřivka obecná and lžičák pestrý.
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Islay is reached by ferry from the mainland at Kennacraig, docking at Port Ellen and Port Askaig. Recent reports suggest the CalMac ferry fleet is aging and unreliable, delays are possible. Nearest bus stop is 3 miles away, see website below. By car from Bowmore/Bridgend, car park at the reserve. Click on the P in the map to get directions.