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Description
The birds found along the river Water of Leith in Dean Village are year round, including some interesting finds like Common Kingfisher, Grey Heron, White-throated Dipper, Goosander and the occasional river otter. Small birds include Eurasian Bullfinch, Coal Tit, and Eurasian Treecreeper. All these birds are found year around, along with more commonly found birds like Magpie, Common Wood Pigeon, Wren, and European Robin. Rarer finds include Greenfinch farther up stream from Dean Village.
Details
Access
Dean Village is a historic village located in Edinburgh and situated along the Water of Leith. Parking is difficult to find around Edinburgh. It is best to use public transit to access this walk. There are various roads that cross the Water of Leith, making it easy to take a bus back into town. The walking route indicated on the map is about 5 km one way.
Terrain and Habitat
River , City/village , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Dean Village is only a part of the Water of Leith walk. The path itself begins farther down stream, and can go past Balerno for the more adventurous birders.