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Map of Culbin Sands

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57.595432,-3.841155
  • Grid ref: NH900576
  • Lat/long: 57.595432,-3.841155
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Dunes and the East Beach at RSPB Culbin SandsSkylark in song-flightWalkers on RSPB Culbin Sands nature reserve
Small blue butterflySea rocket growing at the edge of the sand dunes at RSPB Culbin SandsSea milkwort, Glaux maritima
Flock of knotsPair of shelducks feeding on estuaryRSPB Culbin Sands nature reserve: The Gut at low tide
Low tide at RSPB Culbin Sands nature reserveBottlenose dolphinLong-tailed duck surfacing from dive
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Steve Austin
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Graham Catley
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Steve Round

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Wildlife awards

Culbin Sands is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Look out for ringed plovers scuttling along the shoreline
  2. Listen to skylarks all around
  3. Enjoy the delicate dune plants and flowers

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Enjoy a peaceful walk around the site
  2. Climb the tower in Culbin Forest and see the vast dune systems at the shore
  3. Enjoy the delicate dune plants and flowers

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Look out for the visiting flock of pale-bellied brent geese
  2. Enjoy a peaceful walk around the site
  3. See the large flocks of waders on the shoreline

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Look out for the thousands of wintering seaducks
  2. See the large flocks of waders on the shoreline
  3. Look out for the visiting flock of pale-bellied brent geese

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