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RSPB Birsay Moors reserve, panorama of moorland

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If you enjoy the solemn grandeur of moorland landscape, the Orkney moors can be a wonderful place to visit, full of wild and windswept beauty. Come during the summer to see hen harriers, short-eared owls and elegant Arctic skuas nesting.

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Open at all times

Entrance charges

None, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcomed

Contact us

01856 850176

orkney@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Kirkwall, Mainland

Grid reference: HY340240

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For directions, please see our How to get here page.

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RSPB Birsay Moors reserve, panorama of moorland - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1018892)
Cotton grass on peat bog, Birsay Moors RSPB reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1998_009)
Hen harrier adult female in flight, hunting, Loch Gruinart - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Arctic skua downy chick with egg tooth visible, RSPB North Hill reserve, Orkney - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1012_009 )
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)