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Image: Steve Round
Loch na Muilne is a fantastic place to see a variety of breeding birds. During spring and summer, its most special inhabitants are red-necked phalaropes – tiny wading birds which feed by swimming on the loch in search of insects. Unusually, the female is more colourful than the male and performs most of the courtship rituals.
You can also see snipe, golden plovers and dunlins settling down to nest. This sensitive area is very important to their UK breeding populations.
Opening times
Open at all times.
Entrance charges
Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.
Information for dog owners
Please avoid bringing your dog if possible. We encourage responsible dog walking, and ask you to keep your dog close to you, preferably on a lead, especially between 1 April and 30 June, the season many birds nest on the ground.