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Site description (2007 baseline):
Site location and context
The long, narrow estuary of the River Ythan runs in a north-south direction, entering the sea 18 km north of Aberdeen. Large tracts of sand-dunes exist either side of the river mouth, which comprises extensive mud and gravel flats. The Sands of Forvie sand-dune system contains a complete range of dune types and supports lichen-rich heath. The IBA is important for breeding seabirds and wintering waterbirds, including an important goose roost at Meikle Loch.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ythan Estuary, Sands of Forvie and Meikle Loch (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ythan-estuary-sands-of-forvie-and-meikle-loch-iba-united-kingdom on 23/11/2024.
