Places to Visit
Places to Visit
The Isle of May
The Isle of May can be reached by boat from Anstruther and is a good place to see seabirds. If you are considering a trip to island the following links may be useful.
Isle of May NNR
Isle of May Ferry
Isle of May Boat Trips
Isle of May NNR
Isle of May Ferry
Isle of May Boat Trips
Morton Lochs / Tentsmuir Forest
Tentsmuir Forest is between Leuchars and Tayport in northeast Fife. The landscape at Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve (NNR) is constantly changing and has the full range of coastal habitats from constantly shifting sands to dune heathland and further inland forest walks, wetlands and lochs. Along the forest walk you will find a 19th century icehouse historically used to store salmon, but now an important artificial bat roost. Up to five species of bat have been recorded.
From Tentsmuir Point you can watch waders and wildfowl feeding on the mudflats and out to sea and maybe spot seals resting on the sandbanks. At Morton Lochs there are forest hides where you can watch Red Squirrels and Woodland birds, hides overlooking the lochs where you may be able to spot Teal, Little Grebe, Swans, Mallards, Heron and if you are lucky Kingfisher and maybe even an otter.
For more information on Morton Lochs and the Tentsmuir Forest go to Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve
A map showing can be found here: Tentsmuir Leaflet
Birnie & Gaddon Lochs
For more information on Morton Lochs and the Tentsmuir Forest go to Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve
A map showing can be found here: Tentsmuir Leaflet
Birnie & Gaddon Lochs
These lochs were excavated during the 1980's and 1990's as sand and gravel quarries and have been restored to provide a home for a large range of birds and plant species. The two lochs are joined by a network of paths with plenty of rest areas and a picnic site at the main car park. Whilst the site is predominately open water surrounded by sparse woodland it also includes smaller areas of wetland and grassland that helps attract a variety of wildlife. It is well worth a visit, a slow walk around the two lochs takes about 1.30 - 2 hours. For directions and more information see: Birnie and Gaddon Lochs