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Trumland, Rousay

Trumland, Rousay

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Bog pool bordered with sphagnum, RSPB Trumland reserve

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The best time to visit this typical piece of Orkney moorland is during the summer months, when you should see breeding red-throated divers, hen harriers, merlins and short-eared owls.

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Open at all times.

Entrance charges

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

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01856 821395

orkney@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney

Grid reference: HY427275

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For directions, please see our How to get here page.

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Bog pool bordered with sphagnum, RSPB Trumland reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1049_009 )
Hilltop lochan / bog pool, Trumland - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Heather in bloom, The Lodge RSPB reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1010286)
Adult red-throated diver swimming, Shetland Isles - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 0701001_00028_002)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)