Beschrijving
The birds found along the river Water of Leith in Dean Village are year round, including some interesting finds like IJsvogel, Blauwe Reiger, Waterspreeuw, Grote Zaagbek and the occasional river otter. Small birds include Goudvink, Zwarte Mees, and Taigaboomkruiper. All these birds are found year around, along with more commonly found birds like Ekster, Houtduif, Winterkoning, and Roodborst. Rarer finds include Groenling farther up stream from Dean Village.
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Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Rivier , Stad/dorp , Verspreide bomen en struikenOmstandigheden
Vlak , NatRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra 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.