The Loons and Loch of Banks

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One of the best remaining wetlands in Orkney, and the perfect place to come and see pintails breeding in the summer. A winter visit can also be very rewarding, as the flooded marsh attracts hundreds of ducks and a number of white-fronted geese.

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