Birdwatching in Angus

Here are some of the places to go birdwatching in Angus. A mix of reserves and countryside ranging from cliffs and sea-watching to woodland to mountains. (OS Landranger 54 - Dundee, 44 - Ballater)

Loch of Kinnordy. (RSPB) NO360540

1 mile west of Kirriemuir on B951

 Open daily, dawn to dusk. Three hides (two accessible to wheelchairs) overlooking loch. Osprey during summer and pink footed and greylag geese during autumn/winter.
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Loch of Lintrathen. (SWT) NO280550

8 miles west of Kirriemuir on B951

 More information on Scottish Wildlife Trust website and SWT Angus & Dundee Local Group website.
Balgavies Loch. (SWT) NO527509

5 miles east of Forfar on A932

 Public viewing point (NO534507) with room for 5 cars and hide with car park at the west end (NO527509). More information on the SWT Local Group website
Montreathmont Forest. (Forestry Commission) NO563540

4 miles south of Brechin on A933

 Open access from rides on foot only. Mostly conifer plantation with some deciduous trees, open moor and ponds.
Lunan Bay, nr Montrose
NO690515		 Sand dunes with coastal and riverside walks.
Seaton Cliffs, Arbroath
NO665414		 More details on Scottish Wildlife Trust website and SWT Angus & Dundee Local Group website.
Barry Buddon, nr Carnoustie on A930
NO545320

The area is an infantry training area, with 21 firing ranges using small arms, light and medium mortars. Because of the unexploded ordnance from years of military use the public is restricted to the metalled roads and is free to walk to, and along, the beaches when the flags are down and red lights extinguished.

Shore nesting birds include terns on the beaches, and shelduck in old rabbit burrows. In summer months, abundant skylarks, meadow pipits, linnets and stonechats use the dunes as shelter or nest sites. In winter, passage birds like fieldfares and redwings feed on the plentiful sea buckthorn berries.
Crombie Country Park
NO528401 6 miles north of Monifieth on B961 		A man-made reservoir with surrounding woodlands.
Monikie Country Park
NO501382 4 miles north of Monifieth on B961 		A man-made reservoir with surrounding woodlands.
Loch Lee
NO446803

16 miles north west of Edzell

 Natural loch set in dramatic mountain setting 20 minute walk from car park in Glen Esk.
Glen Clova
NO283761		 Forest walks from Ranger Centre.
Forfar Loch
NO451507		 Path round loch with public hide at west end.
Auchmithie
NO679442 3 miles north of Arbroath 		Cliffs good for puffins in summer.