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Yell

Yell

Red throated diver, summer plumage, wing flapping

Yell RSPB reserve, comprising Lumbister, Black Park and Kirkabister, is important as part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology.

The islands consist of mainly blanket bog with coastal grassland and heath. Important breeding birds include red-throated divers and storm petrels. The area also supports an important population of breeding otters.

Contact information

East Scotland Regional Office
10 Albyn Terrace
Aberdeen
AB10 1YP
Telephone: 01224 624824

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