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Merkinch

Inverness, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Local wetland reserve near Inverness, between the Beauly Firth, river Ness, and Caledonian canal.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 10 November 2022

Description

Merkinch is an area of tidal pools and mudflats, reedbeds, ponds, saltmarsh and scrub. Birds seen include Common Goldeneye, Common Eider, all three diver species, Long-tailed Duck, Slavonian Grebe, Razorbill, White-throated Dipper, Rock Pipit, Eurasian Siskin, Brambling, Parrot Crossbill, Grasshopper Warbler, Osprey and Sparrowhawk.

Details

Access

Merkinch is the NW suburb of Inverness. Follow Thornbush road/Kessock road to the terminus where parking is available. Regular bus service.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Sea , River

Conditions

High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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Map

Top 5 birds

Long-tailed Duck
1. Long-tailed Duck
(Clangula hyemalis)
Slavonian Grebe
2. Slavonian Grebe
(Podiceps auritus)
Osprey
3. Osprey
(Pandion haliaetus)
Common Kingfisher
4. Common Kingfisher
(Alcedo atthis)
Rock Pipit
5. Rock Pipit
(Anthus petrosus)

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