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About Fowlsheugh

Pair of kittiwakes on rock

If you're new to birdwatching, what better way to see the beauty of birds close up than by visiting a seabird cliff colony? The spectacular cliffs at Fowlsheugh are packed with 130,000 breeding seabirds in the spring and summer, including guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes. You could see puffins and fulmars too.

Finally, look out for grey seals, dolphins and minke whales – and take care on the cliff walks.

Information for dog owners

This nature reserve is important for recreation and education, as well as wildlife, and so we request that you do not bring your dog onto this reserve (registered guide dogs excepted)

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01346 532017

strathbeg@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Grid reference: NO879808

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Pair of kittiwakes on rock - Andy Hay (RSPB)
Cliffs and seabird colony at RSPB Fowlsheugh nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1087_009)
Fulmar in flight, Isle of May National Nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3595_009 )
Thrift, sunset at Marwick Head - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)