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Map of Loch of Strathbeg

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57.60934,-1.90959
  • Grid ref: NK055577
  • Lat/long: 57.60934,-1.90959
  • Postcode: AB43 8QN
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RSPB Loch of Strathbeg reserve, views of beachCommon tern calling in courtship displayCommon frog
Old wind pump at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg nature reserveLesser butterfly-orchidGirl pond dipping at RSPB Rainham Marshes
Boy rockpoolingFlock of pink-footed geese in flightTree sparrow perching on branch
Flock of pink-footed geese at StrathbegCommon seals hauled out on rocksLoch of Strathbeg, views of the beach
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Graham Catley
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by ashley baz
Photo by Stuart Elsom
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Andy Hay
Between 19 December and 3 January, the visitor centre will be open from 9am-dusk. The hides are open dusk to dawn. The centre will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. See the wildlife garden bursting into life
  2. Listen to birdsong all across the reserve
  3. Enjoy the antics of terns and gulls nesting on the islands

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Take a 'dip' in the wildlife pond!
  2. Look for butterflies in the dunes
  3. Enjoy a peaceful evening amongst special wildlife

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Try to count the geese (up to 70,000 pink-footed geese roost overnight)!
  2. Look for young tree sparrows on the feeders
  3. Try rock-pooling along the beach

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Spend a quiet morning at Fen hide looking for secretive reedbed residents
  2. Watch for displaying ducks
  3. Take a wild beach walk

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