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Balgove Bay, Eden Estuary Fife

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Species
Northern Pintail
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Douglas Dickson
Date
26 January 2024
Description
Taken nearing high tide with the light behind me, the birds took flight but not in panicked way. I counted just over 70 birds, many paired up.
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Access

Access is possible at Cobbleshore NO486183 and from here it is possible to scan over the mudflats back towards Edenside and also Balgove Bay to the east. The Balgove Bay hide is easiest reached from the Eden Course car park of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club towards St. Andrews, and it is possible to walk round the Bay by keeping close to the shoreline. Do not encroach onto the golf courses.

Parking

Cobbleshore has very limited parking - do not block access.

Facilities

Fife Council has provided a hide in the south-east corner of Balgove Bay (Keys from Fife Ranger Service, Silverburn House, Leven, Fife. Tel: 01333 429785).

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