Culbin Sands

• About Culbin Sands
• Star species
• Seasonal highlights
• Events
• Facilities
• Accessibility
• How to get here

Truly get away from it all at this remote and unspoilt reserve. Come during the winter and you’ll see sea ducks feeding offshore, while from late summer to late spring, large numbers of bar-tailed godwits, oystercatchers and knots flock at high tide.

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

Contact us

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

Contact us

Visit our Contact us section for telephone numbers, office addresses and more.

Latest news

Marine Act will not protect seabirds

The RSPB has learned the UK Government’s new Marine Conservation Zones will offer virtually no protection to seabirds.

Time to answer to nature

A panel of teenagers will take their environmental concerns to Parliament today to challenge MPs in the run up to the General Election.

Swift search a screaming success

A nationwide plea for swift sightings has revealed the critical role that Britain’s householders play in the future of this declining species. Almost all swifts recorded were found nesting on buildings and over three quarters of them (77%), found nesting in houses.

More news...

Add your voice for nature

As a charity, we rely on the support of members to continue our work protecting birds and wildlife.

Join now

Free e-newsletter

Over 200,000 people enjoy our monthly e-mail newsletter.

Why not sign up?