Walks from Dunvegan, Skye: Bird Watching Route

One of many walks which start and finish in the village of Dunvegan on Skye with additional wildlife watching opportunities.

Summary 

In this blog we tell you how to see incredible birds right on your doorstep at Skye Lodge! A short walk takes you to an absolute prime location. Use it to take a moment to sit amongst the wildlife and pay attention to all the little details of nature’s wonders.

• Walk 

• Distance .5km 

• Low Bog factor  

• Easy  

The route map

• Leave the Skye lodge guesthouse driveway, turning right over the cattle grid and the bridge to the bottom of the hill. To follow the coast, go down the small grassy slope to the left of the benches and next to the gate which goes to the caravan park. Do not go through the gate. The loch verge is grassy so this is passible even at hightide, but lower tide is better for bird watching  

• The best spot is just where the river meets the loch, before you go round the corner so you can still see the Skye Lodge. Lots of sea and wading birds can be seen here especially at low tide.  

Highlights

• Close to Skye Lodge 

• Great after dinner activity for all the family

• Calming views - for those less interested in wildlife, it’s a great spot to simply enjoy the water.

Photo Opportunities

• Look out for redshanks with the obvious red legs and the eye-catching oyster catcher (pictured above), herons, shags, curlews, sand pipers, various ducks including the Eurasian Wigeon and eider duck, Greylag Geese are also commonly seen. 

• There are often sheep grazing the seaweed along the shore.

• There’s the possibility of seeing the local otter.

• The loch hosts a seal colony of over 500 individuals so there is a high chance you will see a friendly head pop up watching you back. 

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