| This is part of the RSPB Reserve, known as the Ken/Dee Marshes. The area is a SSSI and has some excellent examples of broadleaved woodland and managed wetlands. There is a small car park and interpretation board next to the entrance to Mains of Duchrae Farm. From here there is a one and a half mile walk (farm track) to the furthest viewing hide overlooking a wetland area. There is a new hide just open (Jan 2004, which has been great for red squirrel and great spotted woodpecker) that you will see beside the track whilst on route to the furthest hide. Both are well worth the walk. On route you will pass through some ancient oak woodland. During the spring and summer look out for pied flycatchers, redstarts, spotted flycatchers, willow tits, wood warblers and many more. The area is also very popular in winter attracting birdwatchers hoping to see the greenland-whitefronted geese and various species of duck. The site also holds a few species of mammal, including otter, roe deer and red squirrel.
Over the past few years Red Kites have been re-introduced back into this area, so follow the Red Kite Trail road signs and perhaps you'll see the real thing? |
