Description
I was amazed to see that the harbour at low tide is a popular roosting area for autumn migrant flocks of European Golden Plover and Little Tern. Large numbers of Little Auk, Little Gull, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Long-tailed Skua, Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Kittiwake and Northern Fulmar can be seen from the clifftop walk east of town.
Beyond the Seaton Cliffs reserve, 3 miles on foot from Arbroath, is Seaton Den, a wooded valley frequented by migrant passerines. Rarities like Yellow-browed Warbler, Icterine Warbler, Red-breasted Flycatcher and Barred Warbler may turn up in autumn.
Cliffs can be steep, take care with children and dogs. There is a tarmac path.
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Access
Arbroath is 14 miles east of Dundee on the A92. Click on a P in the map to get directions.
